• GirthBrooksPLO@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    That is a policy decision. In places like Saudi Arabia, gas is cheaper than water.

    Norway, correctly, invested more into public transit and EVs, and high gas prices encourage that.

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      In places like Saudi Arabia, gas is cheaper than water.

      Because it’s a fucking desert surrounded by salt water. Desalination is expensive.