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2026-03-17 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran has promised to strike US oil and gas facilities in the event of an attack on Kharg

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Posted by badanov 2026-03-17 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1789 views ] Top
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1 OK.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-17 09:37|| 2026-03-17 09:37|| Front Page Top

2 We're totally capable of being energy independent. It's only a question of will.

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-03-17 10:22|| 2026-03-17 10:22|| Front Page Top

3 OK, so why am I paying $4.56 for regular ?

Posted by Besoeker 2026-03-17 10:30|| 2026-03-17 10:30|| Front Page Top

4 [AI]
What Goes Into Gas Cost

The cost of gasoline at the pump is made up of several key components, with **crude oil** being the largest factor, accounting for roughly **50% to 61%** of the total price. This cost is driven by global supply and demand, geopolitical events, and the pricing of benchmark crude oils like Brent and WTI.

**Refining costs** make up about **11% to 25%** of the price. This includes the expenses of converting crude oil into gasoline, which varies by season and region—especially during summer when refineries produce more expensive, low-evaporation blends to meet environmental regulations.

**Distribution and marketing** (transportation, storage, blending, and retail operations) contribute around **11%**. Gasoline is shipped via pipelines, trucks, or ships to terminals and then to gas stations, with costs influenced by distance, infrastructure, and station-level overhead like labor, real estate, and equipment.

**Taxes** account for approximately **14% to 34%**, depending on the state. The federal excise tax is **18.4 cents per gallon**, while state taxes vary widely—from **8.95 cents in Alaska** to **77.9 cents in California**, with some states adding additional environmental or operational fees.

Local factors such as **competition, branding, store location, and supplier contracts** also influence final prices, allowing for regional and even station-to-station differences.

No where in that do I find the cost of tanker transport.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-17 11:32|| 2026-03-17 11:32|| Front Page Top

5 #3. The gas at the pump was first extracted over a month ago. So the 'real time' cost is not what's reflected at the pump. It's game that all the administrations and pols refuse to get involved in. I can take the argument its reflecting the daily bench price but when that price drops, it never ever drops as fast. That's the part that is nothing less than exploitation.

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-03-17 13:43|| 2026-03-17 13:43|| Front Page Top

6 /\ Exactly! My response is I drive the absolute minimum necessary.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-03-17 14:42|| 2026-03-17 14:42|| Front Page Top

7 US per its own admission has only neutralized military facilities on Kharg Island. Island industrial facilities to put oil on tankers has not been affected. USA should simply tell Iran: striking our oil & gas facilities will result in the total destruction of Kharg Island's industrial capabilities. The damage will be so severe it'll take 10 years to rebuild. Iran knows we can do that. Troops would not be needed. Iran desperately needs the Island to ship out its oil for Iran to have an income.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2026-03-17 20:21|| 2026-03-17 20:21|| Front Page Top

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