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These are the corporate gamblers who never waste a good energy crisis

Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald

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July 12, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
These are the corporate gamblers who never waste a good energy crisis

Big oil’s secretive trading arms are having an extraordinary year, trading far more of the stuff than they actually produce.

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Technique: Name Calling
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