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Re:America produces enough oil to meet its needs, so why do ... by berdario on Wednesday March 09, 2022 @01:37AM (#30611558)
Prices in Italy are currently at the equivalent of 8.3$/gallon, so I think that even your 10$/gallon threshold is too optimistic (keep also in mind that if the prices of everything rise together, and so does labor compensation, it might be hidden away in the inflation).

Maybe 20$/gallon would be what it takes for a quick transition?

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Re:America produces enough oil to meet its needs, so why do ... by londons_explore on Wednesday March 09, 2022 @03:13AM (#30612099)
The transition point in the USA is probably lower because we drive more miles and have an existing fleet of less efficient, older, larger cars.
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