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To: Toddsterpatriot; dynoman; talkshowamerica

The loss of fuel at one airport would have a minuscule effect on the supply/demand equation, but it would be used as an excuse to drive consumer prices higher.

The actual effect on supply/demand would most likely be a lessening of demand as potential air travelers changed their plans.


76 posted on 06/02/2007 9:28:48 AM PDT by gas0linealley
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but it would be used as an excuse to drive consumer prices higher.

Yes, terrorism makes people worry about the future availability of oil.

86 posted on 06/02/2007 9:34:54 AM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Why are protectionists (and goldbugs) so dumb?)
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