"John H" wrote in message
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Let's assume that it's something people normally want ALL the time, John.
Coffee, shoes, whatever. Don't hand me junior high school economic
theories.

Well, if we assume the demand hasn't changed, and the supply has
diminished,
then prices will go up.

In the case of oil, the demand has greatly increased over the past several
years
(almost as bad as outsourcing!).

The junior high economic theories are, at least, rational.

In case Fruitz pretends not to notice the question I just asked him, I'll
ask you: Please indicate specifics as to WHERE you believe this increased
demand is coming from. If you choose to repeat "China...", as others have,
please provide data.