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WestMichRad

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24. It's a pretty complex mixture to clean up
Mon Jun 15, 2026, 02:06 PM
Jun 15

So the processing can be different, depending on what impurities need removing.

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Probably one reason Trump agreed to an Iran ceasefire. Lonestarblue Jun 15 #1
Yes, assuming the deal is even finalized and signed, which I am doubtful about LymphocyteLover Jun 15 #13
Vance says deal has been 'digitally' signed OKIsItJustMe Jun 15 #20
isn't it an MOU, not a final deal? LymphocyteLover Jun 15 #22
What to know about the deal to end the Iran war OKIsItJustMe Jun 15 #25
Doesn't the US produce oil from it's own sources as well as from Canada and Venezuela? ChicagoTeamster Jun 15 #2
Yes it is, but... MarcoZandrini Jun 15 #3
75% of US crude imports come from Canada, Mexico, and Colombia and 7% from Saudi Arabia. ChicagoTeamster Jun 15 #27
Each source of crude oil has different characteristics. WestMichRad Jun 15 #4
"So a given refinery is pretty much locked in to use a single source of crude, or that from a very limited number..." OldBaldy1701E Jun 15 #6
They know how to process all of the different grades of oil. They are doing it right now, in other countries. 3Hotdogs Jun 15 #9
Deliberate for a financial reason Random Boomer Jun 15 #10
It is untrue that U.S. refineries cannot process light sweet crude lonely bird Jun 15 #15
Those in power don't want the public know what you explained in your post-it shows how well our Stargazer99 Jun 15 #16
Say what? Random Boomer Jun 15 #18
Tne general public does not know the dynamics of oil supply and therefore easier to manipulate Stargazer99 Jun 15 #21
It's a pretty complex mixture to clean up WestMichRad Jun 15 #24
Yes but oil is priced on the global market LymphocyteLover Jun 15 #23
Reading between the lines what the oil industry executives are telling us....... KS Toronado Jun 15 #5
This FalloutShelter Jun 15 #7
in fact, it is likely to go up a lot because this Iran deal looks like it's going nowhere LymphocyteLover Jun 15 #11
EXACTLY!!! Otherwise known as "we're getting richer, and fuck you!" niyad Jun 15 #14
I have seen mention several times that gas prices will spike about July 4th... IthinkThereforeIAM Jun 15 #19
And big oil profits will stay high. multigraincracker Jun 15 #8
ANY statement prefaced... GiqueCee Jun 15 #12
Opening the Strait is a very small part of the matter AverageOldGuy Jun 15 #17
I don't think so WSHazel Jun 15 #26
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