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gab13by13

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1. The blockade and this statement from Iran,

Reply to lostincalifornia (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 08:05 AM

22 hrs ago

that no port in the ME is safe, should have crude oil up to at least $150/barrel.

The markets are manipulated to protect Krasnov and his billionaire fossil fuel pals.

Gasoline - Diesel should be $7 - $9/gal.

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Iran Sends Warning on Gulf Ports After US Threat to Block Hormuz [View all] lostincalifornia 23 hrs ago OP

The blockade and this statement from Iran, gab13by13 22 hrs ago #1

They can only do that for a short time. Actual shortages are already occurring, and they will get worse if this lostincalifornia 22 hrs ago #2

The US is oil independent gab13by13 22 hrs ago #3

Trumps art at triggering more madness and death. Passages 22 hrs ago #4

Of course they do. Really, what choice do they have? Scrivener7 21 hrs ago #5