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Why do companys like Esso, Total, Shell, BP or Galp have enormous profits in a time when oil is so expensive? Oh.. I know... they are exploring US! Speculation is the main reason for the oil and fuel high prices. Not the products them selves. In this global world bad news generate off the chart panic and good news don't mind. To the profit of some, and the problems af the majority.