Its a matter of abundance and where the government decides that abundance can go. Desal is expensive, but you have all the energy you need to power it flowing out of the ground, the cost is somewhat defrayed.

The Gulf states chose to hoard the wealth at the top and build major hubs without reliable public transit. Which is reflective of a policy decision. Its also a matter of what refineries are where and what grade of oil they will process.

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.

Because the US is the largest exporter of petroleum products in the world.

Oh so the FBI DOES investigate and prosecute sex crimes.

I imagine the Ukrainian government has more pressing issues than copyright law at the moment.

Wait are you the one post about the husband being creepy to the au pair?