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Do you think the cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal was done purposely to raise gas prices?

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Just read that the ship grounding is having an impact on instant coffee prices in the US. From what I hear there was a pretty bad storm with awful visibility and very strong winds. There isn't a lot of room to maneuver in that canal. My guess is human error caused the problem....and people taking advantage of it will compound the situation.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@bowman81 Ain't we got fun?

Frank52 · 70-79, M

@bowman81 Yep. Shortages of a lot of things because of delayed shipping and that always means higher prices.

PiecingBabyFaceTogether · 26-30

@bowman81 The wind stopped yesterday.

bowman81 · M

@PiecingBabyFaceTogether Yeah, and that sucker is wedged sideways tight as a drum. Not sure what direction the current runs, but with ships stacked up behind and in front of her they will have a hell of a time getting tugs in there to push/pull her out. It will be interesting to see how they free her.

Frank52 · 70-79, M

@bowman81 I think they are hoping that expected higher tides early next week will help.

PiecingBabyFaceTogether · 26-30

@bowman81 Yea it's really stuck. Funny thing is I live here and I only heard about this from SW lol they say the current will rise next week.