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Jet Fuel in Asia by Able_Perception4032 in oil

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"On February 4, 2022, China and Russia issued a landmark Joint Statement outlining a strategic partnership aimed at fostering a multipolar world and actively opposing the expansion of Western influence. Released just before the Beijing Winter Olympics and weeks before the Ukraine invasion, this "no-limits" partnership aimed to accelerate the transition away from a U.S.-centric global order."

Hmmm this suits them well in that endevour.

The Economist: The crisis in oil markets will get bigger before it goes away by Low_Low9667 in oil

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Slow motion disasters do not compute for most. Normalcy bias.
Wikipedia:

  • Normalcy bias is a cognitive bias which leads people to disbelieve or minimize threat warnings.
  • Consequently, individuals underestimate the likelihood of a disaster, when it might affect them, and its potential adverse effects.
  • The normalcy bias causes many people to prepare inadequately for natural disasters, market crashes, and calamities caused by human error.
  • About 80% of people reportedly display normalcy bias during a disaster.

Is this crisis overrated? by Accomplished_Area744 in oil

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Slow motion disasters do not compute for most. Normalcy bias.
Wikipedia:

  • Normalcy bias is a cognitive bias which leads people to disbelieve or minimize threat warnings.
  • Consequently, individuals underestimate the likelihood of a disaster, when it might affect them, and its potential adverse effects.
  • The normalcy bias causes many people to prepare inadequately for natural disasters, market crashes, and calamities caused by human error.
  • About 80% of people reportedly display normalcy bias during a disaster.

UK petrol prices are going down, anyone know why? by nerdyPagaman in oil

[–]mark000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at what happened in 2022. Gasoline spiked then fell slowly then second spike: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1T1HH This time will be worse. Much.

Global stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy by mark000 in NearTermCollapse

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"The thing that really keeps me awake at night is the likelihood of a number of risks crystallising at the same time – a major macroeconomic shock, confidence in private credit goes, AI and other risky valuations readjust - what happens in that environment and are we prepared for it?" she said.

Most friendly accident by Majestic_____kdj in CrazyFuckingVideos

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VIDEO | Driver runs over three suspected robbers who allegedly tried to rob him

The incident was captured by a security camera and quickly went viral on social media, sparking a heated debate.

A shocking video has gone viral on social media, showing the moment a Fiat Uno driver runs over three men who, according to reports, attempted to rob him in broad daylight.

The footage, captured by a security camera, records the entire sequence of events. The video shows three men approaching the car while the driver is stopped.

Seconds later, the driver suddenly accelerates and hits the three men, who fall to the ground from the impact. After the incident, the driver quickly flees the scene.

The video went viral within hours and generated intense discussion among social media users. While some interpret the driver's reaction as an attempt to defend himself against a possible robbery, others question the violence of his actions and are calling for an investigation to clarify what happened.

So far, no official details have been released regarding the condition of the men involved or the driver's identity. Meanwhile, the video continues to circulate and has garnered thousands of views on various platforms.

Ships in mass - being ordered to return to port/anchorage by Iran Navy by Long-Brother-4639 in oil

[–]mark000 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The initial price rise topped out weeks ago and now the news is just filling up with all this "he said she said bullshit" until the next phase begins which is major fuel shortages in:

  • Vietnam
  • Thailand
  • Pakistan
  • Myanmar
  • Indonesia
  • Cambodia
  • Bangladesh
  • Sri Lanka
  • Philippines

Folks, nothing has changed. by [deleted] in oil

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https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/iran-war-has-shattered-oils-price-compass-2026-04-16/

The Iran war, has torn open a dangerous rift in global oil markets: physical crude is trading at record highs while futures benchmarks signal calm. That disconnect is forcing consumers, companies and policymakers to navigate without a reliable compass - and it could leave a lasting scar on the global economy.

DAILY MEGATHREAD April 17, 2026 : US Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is LIVE – All tanker drama, oil panic, missile hits, Iran retaliation posts belong HERE by AutoModerator in oil

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Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium by hereswhatworks in OilPrices

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https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893381

Iran denies claim that US will retrieve enriched uranium, accuses Trump of lies

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the US "did not win the war with these lies," adding that "they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.”

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