German officials have expressed fears that a worst-case winter of energy problems could prompt an extremist backlash. How bad things get may depend on how well they manage the crisis — in policy and perception.
Energy Poverty
Rising Gas Prices Could Lead to Rationing, Expert Warns
Gas prices have continued to rise in recent days. This week in California it reached a new record average of $6.02 per gallon, leaving the other states behind and affecting the national average, which already exceeds $4.5 per gallon.
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), California fuel prices two days ago were between $5.72 and $6.76 per gallon in that state. According to AAA data, all states have now averaged above $4.00 per gallon. The increase is mainly due to the high cost of oil, which is around $110 per barrel.
Congratulations! You’re #1!!!
You voted for it. pic.twitter.com/rGyx8lJI0i
— Slk55again (@slk55again) May 7, 2022
We Used to Be Energy Independent: What Happened?
While responding to reporters about Russia’s incursion into Ukraine two weeks ago, President Biden committed that his administration was using every tool at its disposal to protect American businesses and consumers from rising prices at the gas pump. “I will do everything in my power to limit the pain that the American people are feeling at the gas pump.”
The receipts on this are EXPANSIVE and media can either carry White House propaganda or consider the actions they’ve taken to drive these prices up well before this crisis took off. pic.twitter.com/qcc8XuFZkM
— Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) March 9, 2022
Idiot Moralistic Utopian Delusions
You have completely lost touch with the Western provinces. You’re going to destabilize the country. You’re going to make people cold and poor. All to sustain your idiot moralistic utopian delusions. What in the world do you think will replace fossil fuel? Your good wishes? https://t.co/7J31jKfSUH
— Dr Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson) January 14, 2022
Is Going Green Really Worth It?
Damn the consequences, Rushing headlong into electrification, the West is replacing one energy master with another, says Rick Mills.
Biden Energy Secretary: People ‘Going To’ Pay More To Heat Homes, ‘Hope’ Gas Doesn’t Hit $4 Per Gallon
“So, according to AAA, the national average of gas prices is now $3.42 a gallon. Bank of America is predicting crude oil prices could soar another 50 percent by next June,” CNN host Dana Bash said. “Could the average gas price in America be $4 a gallon in the United States soon?”
“Well, we certainly hope not,” Granholm responded. “As I say, the Energy Information Agency is going to put out their forecast this week.”
“The president is all over this,” she claimed.
Damn right he is. Let’s Go Brandon!
Biden’s Energy Secretary Literally BURSTS Out LAUGHING When Asked How Biden Admin Plans To Address Surging Gas Prices
Biden’s Energy Secretary, Jennifer Granholm, was asked what her plan was for increasing oil production here in America in order to get gas prices back down.
As America Rising notes, she pulled a Kamala and burst out laughing. Seriously.
Rising Energy Costs Show Naïve Virtue Signaling Has A Serious Price
It’s easy to go along with the trendy viewpoints when it seems like ‘others’ will deal with the cost. Now, that cost is going to hit all of us.
NP View: Liberals bury Canada’s energy superpower hopes
Dreams of Canada being an “energy superpower” have been dashed because of political leaders who place virtue signalling about climate above our national interests and the welfare of Canadians.