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If the demand for gas is still going up despite the price hikes, is it really the oil companies' who are to blame for their profits. They have to make a profit in order to keep running.



But do they need to make RECORD profits during this time in our nation's history? We've got a war going on in Iraq, probably another one upcoming in or over Iran. Do they need to make so much extra money?



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If they sell more every year, they're going to make more profits, period. Simple math.





Your simple math is not so simple and does not account for the role of the price increases on those profits. You haven't teased out SOLD MORE from COSTS A LOT.

If you tease that out, then let's talk.

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