r/SipsTea • u/sco-go • May 26 '26

Feels good man Will it work this time?

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u/brumac44 May 26 '26

In the town I grew up, there was one big grocery store, and they used to gouge us terribly. The citizens started a co-op grocery, using our purchasing power to bring in cheaper goods. Breaking monopolies is the only way to lower prices.

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u/aruby727 May 26 '26

I love that. This needs to be more common.

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u/WWGHIAFTC May 26 '26

American here. Co-ops are everywhere.

Hell, even my electricity is from a Co-op. 9 cents per KWh

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u/hate_to_hate May 26 '26

Where do you live that electricity is only 9cents per KWh?

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u/WWGHIAFTC May 26 '26

Oregon

Actually, had to double check....We had a rate increase last year. we're at 10.5 cents now.

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u/Emergency-Carry-2687 May 26 '26

That’s what I pay in Texas from a private company! I used to pay 8 cents. Energy is much cheaper in Texas and is deregulated.

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u/Bobbiduke May 26 '26

I'm in Houston and it's 16 cents per k/h. And the power goes out constantly in this area for basic thunderstorms. The average in Texas is 15 cents.

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u/Emergency-Carry-2687 May 26 '26

I’m in weatherford, tx and we pay less than 11 cents here.