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[–] 2 points 3 days ago

Not true. The prices are higher because less fuel is available. You can't burn what ain't there.

Plus, the increased fuel prices mean alternatives become more attractive. This stimulates investments into these alternatives. Hence the price increase speeds up the transition to better technologies. This is why an emmision tax could work.

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