Post by
geezer21 on Dec 21, 2022 9:05am
Misguided Subsidies and Taxes
Subsidies and taxes do not solve supply/demand imbalances. They just make matters worse. Both England and Europe are subsidizing energy.
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UK-Breaks-November-Borrowing-Record-In-Attempt-To-Ease-Energy-Bills.html
Take a look at what subsidized gas is doing for Venezuela. They have lowest priced gas in the world the consequence of which there is insufficient monies being paid for gas to be able to fund the production of the gas.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-gasoline-feature-idUSKBN23E0QY