The anti trust laws acutally help with collusion. It forces the Oil companies to communicate. That communication allows them to signal their thoughts and tendancies. They may not overtly discuss pricing or pricing strategies but it is inferred. Same thing that happens when you get to know somone real well you can communicate a lot of things with out rally coming out a saying it.

KK, I doubt your issues in collection are related to political affiliation. People on the eastside are jonesers and usually living beyond their means trying to keep up with the other guy. They would like topay you but have to go find Peter and Paul to rob them first.