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To: RandFan

We could be if we don’t start producing our own oil, which we could if we wanted to.


9 posted on 03/30/2026 9:51:23 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: metmom

Fact, America does produce its own oil.


41 posted on 03/31/2026 4:02:16 AM PDT by wildcard_redneck ( Neocons in love with the Ukraine War hate how long the Iran War is taking..........)
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To: metmom

The United States is a net exporter of petroleum products.

Depending on where you get your statistics, you may find some that say we are a net importer. But I believe that it is that true that we are a net importer of crude oil.

The caveat is that we import crude oil to keep the supply line of crude oil to our refineries fed with no empty spots in the pipeline so they can keep working 24x7.

It is true that our refineries are in dire need of not only maintenance, but new refineries, but they don’t make money if they aren’t refining.


50 posted on 03/31/2026 6:20:21 AM PDT by rlmorel (Factio Communistica Sinensis Delenda Est)
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