# Oil Storage Dynamics Shifted Civilization to Lower Frequency of Long Term Price Elevations from Geopolitical Instability

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*Published: 2026-03-09*

[oilstorage.engineersf.com](https://t.co/9udbaS5MT1) - put this together. Have a gander.&nbsp;   
  
tldr - Oil storage lowers the likelihood of long term elevated oil prices from geopolitical events. The bigger the buffer, the shorter the impact of conflicts.&nbsp;   
  
The game mechanics of oil price modulations have shifted drastically, I think we're in a world of refinery shortages as I outline [here](https://marc.engineersf.com) and as well there's strong technical firewalls against prolonged wars, I think the world prefers short term skirmishes at large.   
  
I also believe the [silver mafia of elderly and their pensions](https://kumarletter.com/posts/otto-van-bismarck-s-1889-legacy-and-why-the-world-feels-out-of-whack) will always prefer lower oil prices at the voting booth.&nbsp;