If the Strait of Hormuz doesn't open soon, as seems likely, there will be a massive economic crash

[SamuelTheThird]

35. Admittedly, Im no expert or even amateur...but

' Ideally they want oil between $65 and $80. Once it goes above $80 countries start replacing it with coal, solar, nuke, mass transit, work from home, etc.'

If that's the case what possible advantage is it for the Exxon guy to lie (which is your claim, he's lying) and say it's going to 140 or 160? That would just kickstart alternatives right now to a greater degree.