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House of Roberts

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2. Conservation due to high prices can be a good thing.

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 04:12 PM

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I learned to shop cheaper in the Bush recession of 2009-2011. I still shop that way. I learned better cooking skills during the pandemic, and, being retired, have the time to continue cooking more of my own food.
People switch to more fuel efficient vehicles, and keep using them. Some find out carpooling isn't as restrictive as they feared, and keep doing it.

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Oil prices may be starting to come down for a worrisome reason [View all] riversedge Tuesday OP

Nah, they are coming down because Bluetus Tuesday #1

Due to Ukrainian attacks on Russia oil infrastructure, they are not exporting that much now. And Iran certainly isn't LymphocyteLover Wednesday #3

Markets anticipate Bluetus Wednesday #4

Markets, yes, to a large extent. But the day to day price of oil takes into account current events LymphocyteLover Wednesday #5

Markets look at avalable information to project future profits/prices Bluetus Wednesday #6

Conservation due to high prices can be a good thing. House of Roberts Tuesday #2