But completely agree on issues with oil / petroleum based products just beginning. I think the US is pretty insulated from the global effects of the near oil shut off we’re dealing with, and even we are running into issues.
Just switched to hybrid car (housing situation not conducive to full EV) and crazy thankful for it. My area hasn’t been hit as hard as others on gas prices. Just visited my old man and gas there is ~175% of what it was on last visit (winter 2025). He’s really regretting only own diesel trucks and large V8 SUVs rn.
The two of us are reasonably well off and are absorbing the hit to finances well, but I can’t imagine how it is for others. It really drives home how bad our transport options are in the US.
I agree with your analysis and I just found this post funny from Newsom. However I think there is a more serious underlying issue.
https://youtu.be/8TTxoUFl7kU?is=pbnD7hJg3na4gFa2
I agree with Jeff Currie that the crisis is just beginning regarding the fuel issues caused by this Iran war. What do you think?
Unable to watch video atm due to crowded area.
But completely agree on issues with oil / petroleum based products just beginning. I think the US is pretty insulated from the global effects of the near oil shut off we’re dealing with, and even we are running into issues.
Just switched to hybrid car (housing situation not conducive to full EV) and crazy thankful for it. My area hasn’t been hit as hard as others on gas prices. Just visited my old man and gas there is ~175% of what it was on last visit (winter 2025). He’s really regretting only own diesel trucks and large V8 SUVs rn.
The two of us are reasonably well off and are absorbing the hit to finances well, but I can’t imagine how it is for others. It really drives home how bad our transport options are in the US.