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3Hotdogs

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9. They know how to process all of the different grades of oil. They are doing it right now, in other countries.

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #6)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 08:34 AM

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To process all, or even one different grade here, would require building new refineries with DIFFERENT specifications/equipment. That would need new land to be purchased and permitted. New permits and engineers to design the new refineries. New rail lines to deliver the new oil to the new refinery and on and on.

It is not about Donald sending Vance with a screw driver, a wrench and a couple of nuts and bolts.

That is why the Venezuelan oil that we just captured is not helping with the world supply. That oil used to be processed and sold by Citgo. They don't want any part of rebuilding their former plant. It is too expensive..So only a small part of Venez oil is being pumped. There isn't refining capacity to process it.

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