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Old 05-08-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Oregon Elephant View Post
It's not for "being successful" but for precieved price gouging. In 2007, Shell made 11% (net profit), in 2003, they were only making 5%. They've doubled their profits margin, meaning that they are raising their costs more than their expenses are raising.
Percieved being the key word. Has there been proof offered? Any evidence of illegality? No to both.

It's plain and simple a penalty levied against one industry for being successful.
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