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rbreich , to Random
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The FTC found evidence that a US oil exec colluded with OPEC in 2021 and 2022 to cut production and drive up prices.

The price-fixing scam is estimated to have cost Americans an extra $2,100 per year.

When I say corporate greed is driving inflation, this is what I mean.

Mulderc ,
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@rbreich link?

rbreich , to Random
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FYI: Blame Inflation on Monopolies — Robert Reich on NBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFD2vEIiFvM&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Mulderc ,
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@rbreich I was skeptical of this take but started noticing just how much more expensive my groceries are at the large chain stores as compared to the employee owned regional store.

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