DeadCanDance
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- May 29, 2007
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Actually, I don't think Iran has many refineries, so they actually have to import refined oil and gas. It doesn't change your argument (it actually makes it stronger), but I just wanted to clarify.
Yes, I have heard that Iran's refining capacity lags behind its booming population. They could ramp up their refining capacity to meet domestic demand, but then they lose money by selling it domestically. Which gets back to my point: its all about money. They make more money by selling their petroleum on international markets, rather than selling it domestically and losing money by doing so.