I was revisiting "Basic Economics" by Thomas Sowell and this, and similar threads, about the shortage came to mind. If you listen briefly to the section on shortages (1:44:26) and substitute primers/power for gas, he explains perfectly what's happening. The man is a treasure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMbCdfxI_jA


The truth angers those whom it does not convince