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Auggie

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1. Hardly, right?

Reply to quaint (Original post)

Wed Nov 26, 2025, 10:44 AM

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Distribution cost alone would negate any production savings, wouldn't it? Plus, as I understand it, California gas taxes are one reason for the high prices. But there would be a benefit -- more pollution and the associated waste from refining would stay in the midwest.

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Hardly, right? Auggie Wednesday #1

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