:::It was not a formal government-to-government agreement on paper, but rather through the influence of ARAMCO (Arabian American Oil Co) partnership which held the sole concession and pumped the oil, the US limited sales to Germany. That, and the [[blockade]] through Suez and Gibraltar made sales to Germany impossible. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|Abnormal is fine. Stupid isn't.]]</sup> 10:30, May 13, 2026 (EDT) | :::It was not a formal government-to-government agreement on paper, but rather through the influence of ARAMCO (Arabian American Oil Co) partnership which held the sole concession and pumped the oil, the US limited sales to Germany. That, and the [[blockade]] through Suez and Gibraltar made sales to Germany impossible. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|Abnormal is fine. Stupid isn't.]]</sup> 10:30, May 13, 2026 (EDT) |