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Yet the power companies say Octopus has a vested interest too.

“Sable will continue to aggressively defend our vested rights to pursue low carbon California oil and natural gas sorely needed to stabilize supply and lower consumer gasoline prices.”

When oligarchs with vested interests in certain agendas control the channels of communication, they have power over what we say, what we see and, by extension, what constitutes truth.

"This shows how vested interests of powerful countries can influence decisions," an economist who didn't want to speak on the record told the BBC.

This means individuals or companies who have a vested interest in the outcome of the deal as they may be impacted can have their say.