Imagine I had a warehouse of Romex, yet I refused to let myself use it. I then also let it be known I would only get my Romex from members of the "Overseas Undesirable Romex Suppliers," or OURS for short. I then decided that every development would need to have the Romex a different color. I also refused to consider any other wiring method .... either proven pipe or the much anticipated - but not yet viable - "wireless electricity."
I also spent my free time ranting about "big wire" as the cause of the problems.
Just what do you think would happen to the price of Romex?