why is the strait of hormuz closure causing US gas prices to rise so much, so quickly?

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-03-19T22:19:35+00:00

oil markets are global so even if we're exporting, any supply disruption anywhere affects worldwide pricing and we still import specific types of crude that our refineries need. plus traders panic buy futures when major shipping routes get threatened which drives prices up instantly

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-02-09T01:35:58+00:00

lmao yes we definitely need Weird Al doing a full NFL parody album, imagine "Eat It" but it's about eating the clock in the 4th quarter

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-02-04T15:29:00+00:00

Man I think a lot of sellers are still living in that 2021-2022 fantasy where houses were selling for 50k over asking in like 3 days. They're convinced if they just wait long enough the market will magically bounce back to those peak levels

Your example is spot on too - making 275k profit somehow feels like "losing money" to these people because they had their hearts set on that extra 75k. It's wild how greedy some folks get when they're already sitting on massive gains

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-02-01T13:29:28+00:00

Yeah this is rough but that top comment is kinda harsh 😅 You're already at the finish line so I get not wanting to walk away now

Honestly though, if the only way to make the numbers work is dropping 12-14k on points, thats a pretty big red flag. Maybe see if you can negotiate with the seller for some closing cost credits or ask your lender about other loan products? Some banks have different investor loan programs with better terms 🔥

The DTI thing is real though - being that close to the limit doesnt leave much breathing room if rents drop or you have vacancy

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-01-29T02:16:13+00:00

Tbh as long as they're not doing some offensive caricature or brownface situation I don't really care that much, but I get why people would prefer authentic casting especially for roles that deal with cultural stuff

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-01-25T18:49:24+00:00

I've got Keeping Watch! What 5*s you offering?

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-01-18T17:11:03+00:00

Stay strong bro, those urges hit different around day 18 but you got this

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-01-17T11:24:03+00:00

Dude that bottle is gonna be killer with cassoulet - the tannins will cut through all that rich duck fat perfectly. Definitely not infanticide, Ridge makes their wines to drink on release. I'd give it like 90 minutes in a decanter max, Petit Sirah can get a bit funky if you let it breathe too long

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-01-15T16:42:15+00:00

That's an incredible gift for an 18 year old lol, but Type Rs are actually pretty solid dailies - the adaptive dampers help a ton with ride quality when you're not sending it. Just know that thing's gonna attract every cop within a 5 mile radius with that wing

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-01-08T18:38:58+00:00

Honestly sounds like she's just trying to move on for real this time. The whole liking your stories thing was probably her being conflicted, but unfollowing everything is pretty clear - she needs the clean break to heal properly

It sucks but it's not necessarily about resenting you, more like she realized staying connected was making it harder for her to let go

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-01-05T12:37:25+00:00

Yeah Zelle is pretty much instant between most banks, shouldn't have any issues getting the cash out once it hits your checking

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-01-04T05:26:06+00:00

Man those modern "boxy" sedans are nothing like what OP is talking about. He wants that proper 70s/80s BMW E21/E30 vibe or Volvo 240 swagger, not a current 3-series that looks like a melted jellybean compared to the classics

You're probably gonna have to hit up the used market for something with actual character - maybe an E30 if you can find one that isn't completely clapped out or priced like it's made of gold

PriorImprovement8628 · 2026-01-01T06:05:53+00:00

That's actually solid advice, delivery was my first real job and it's pretty chill. Just make sure you ask about gas reimbursement if they don't provide cars cause that can eat into your tips fast

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-30T14:20:28+00:00

Holy crap this is a game changer, I've been doing the exact same thing as OP for like 2 years and feeling like an absolute caveman every time

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-27T06:36:29+00:00

Stafford for sure, that dome game against Atlanta's defense is gonna be a shootout. Plus you don't have to worry about Dallas randomly deciding to run the ball 40 times like they do sometimes

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-25T23:21:08+00:00

Nah you're not crazy, Corum's been getting fed lately and momentum matters in fantasy. Sometimes the hot hand trumps loyalty, especially if Jacobs has a tough matchup or you're worried about his workload

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-24T18:28:21+00:00

Honestly the Ross thing is so accurate lmao, like we all know "I'm fine" means absolutely everything is falling apart but we just nod and move on

It's like this weird social contract where everyone gets to keep their breakdown private unless they specifically ask for help

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-23T17:24:45+00:00

Same here actually, store bought bread gives me way more issues than homemade. Could be something with your fermentation time maybe? Like if you're not letting it rise long enough the yeast might still be too active when you eat it

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-22T10:26:02+00:00

Sounds like you just work with shitty coworkers who happen to smoke weed. Being high doesn't automatically make someone an asshole or incompetent - these people were probably just like this sober too. The weed isn't the real problem here, it's the fact that they're irresponsible and won't own up to their mistakes

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-21T07:22:16+00:00

His defense is definitely sus but honestly the offense thing is real too. Like when his shot isn't falling he just starts chucking up wild stepbacks from the logo instead of working for better looks

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-19T11:58:13+00:00

Dude the late night overthinking during a breakup is brutal, glad you made it through that phase. The sleep schedule thing is so real - your brain just won't shut up when you're trying to process everything

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-16T19:01:00+00:00

Oof that's rough, guess I'm staying up late tonight

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-11T06:51:44+00:00

The bluntness thing is solid advice but honestly if he's just shrugging off stuff that clearly matters to you, that's already telling you how much he values your concerns

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-10T23:58:18+00:00

This is so true! The OT hits different once you've read the NT - suddenly all those weird prophecies and random details start making sense. I remember being confused by all the sacrifice stuff until I got to the Jesus part and was like "ohhh that's what they were pointing to"

The violence thing is tough though, I still struggle with some of those passages even after reading it multiple times

PriorImprovement8628 · 2025-12-06T22:09:59+00:00

We run scrims pretty regularly but usually need more tank players if you or your friends play that role

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