06-06-2007, 08:22 AM
I didn't know that refinery fires were involved in the Bay Area. But while I will admit that that is a good reason for price increases, there were times when I lived in the Bay Area that the refineries were claiming problems (not because of fire) that they would not divulge to the press. Seemed mighty suspect.
But regardless of whether they are boosting prices for profits or not, you're right, we just have to get off the carbon fuel truck. I really wish that there were effective ways to control how much oil is used in the products and services we buy. At some point, you can't just say don't buy those services or products. They're so much of what we depend on.
Edited by - Les C on 06/06/2007 12:23:50
But regardless of whether they are boosting prices for profits or not, you're right, we just have to get off the carbon fuel truck. I really wish that there were effective ways to control how much oil is used in the products and services we buy. At some point, you can't just say don't buy those services or products. They're so much of what we depend on.
Edited by - Les C on 06/06/2007 12:23:50