just answer the question, or don't, and move on
Other than as a wild guess
this query cannot be answered with 'yes' or 'no'. The only correct answer has to be 'it depends'.
It is academic because there are far too many undefined variables such as:
- What will be the cost of power in their area? As is the case now, some folks are screwed, some make money hand over fist.
- What will be the major currency or exchange medium then?
- Will civilization even exist?
Assuming all the above are good I DID answer this query with, 'In the interim Tx fees will rise to cover costs' though you apparently missed that line...
Happy now?