"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message
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"Matt Barrow" wrote in message
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Maybe because the US imports refined FINISHED products (much more costly
to buy as well as transport).

Not really true. The US only imports about 14% of its gasoline and US
gasoline production is up *not* down as your article implies.

The article doesn't make a distinction about type of fuel, only refinery
capacity. Also, the gasoline to other fuels mix has increased, correct? I
suspect the US produces much less heating oil than in the past, most heating
being done with natural gas or electric.

As well, what amount of finished product did we import in the past? AIUI,
it was zero until the past few years.
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Matt

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Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO