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Is there a shortage of US refineries and can we handle more oil?
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∙ 11y ago
No, as of 2012 there is a surplus of refining capacity in the United States. The situation is expected to get worse as mandated increases in the amounts of ethanol displacing gasoline, CAFE fuel vehicle efficiency standards improve, and Americans curb miles driven.
The overcapacity in the US refining sector is keeping the refinery margins low, meaning that the business is not profitable, unlike the large profit margin seen on exploration and production of oil.
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Why is petrol becoming so expensive?
One simple answer: OPEC. They are a monopoly who set the price of all the oil they sell. There is no shortage of oil as you would be led to believe by the media. There is a shortage of refineries because of politics.
What is Oil Refineries's population?
Oil Refineries's population is 1,200.
What is the population of Oil Refineries?
The population of Oil Refineries is 2,009.
When was Oil Refineries created?
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Why are crude oil refineries situated on the coast?
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How do you write a sentence with the word refineries?
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refine and clean oil.
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How many oil refineries are in Texas?
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What is the meaning of a oil?
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