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Re:The euro and the dollar are a penny away from parity for ... by Retric on Monday July 11, 2022 @12:15PM (#32058103)
Running out in this case just means a spike in prices or the dreaded rationing. Lowering thermostats can dramatically reduce fuel consumption, how to achieve that nationwide is an open question.
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Re:The euro and the dollar are a penny away from parity for ... by rohitb91 on Monday July 11, 2022 @01:34PM (#32059113)
And if it's a cold winter? And if buildings can't be heated and pipes burst? If businesses shutdown because of freezes?
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Re:The euro and the dollar are a penny away from parity for ... by Retric on Monday July 11, 2022 @01:43PM (#32059232)
It takes vastly less energy to keep pipes from freezing than it does to keep indoor temperatures at ~70f.

If supplies where dropping 80% Germany would be facing real issues, but that's not the scale we are talking about.

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