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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 1:33 pm
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Originally Posted by craz
actually last Q CO would have had a gain if not for The fuel bets (hedging)
That loss was essentially unavoidable. Had they not hedged, the consolidated fuel bill from the 2nd qtr 08 through the 1st qtr 09 would have been far greater.

Of course, they could have made or lost somewhat off what their hedge amounted to, but only marginally.
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