Shock from Iran war has Trump's vision for US energy dominance flailing

Despite record domestic output, global instability and market forces leave American consumers exposed to volatile fuel prices. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Shock from Iran war has Trump's vision for US energy dominance flailing

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The vision of American energy dominance, a cornerstone of the current administration's economic policy, is facing a stark reality check as drivers across the United States grapple with sharply rising gasoline prices. This surge comes despite the nation pumping crude oil and natural gas at record-breaking levels, underscoring the persistent vulnerability of domestic consumers to global market shocks. The immediate catalyst is the escalating conflict involving Iran, which has triggered fears of supply disruptions in the world's most critical oil-producing region, sending benchmark prices soaring. For years, policymakers have touted soaring domestic production as a shield against global volatility, promising that energy independence would insulate Americans from foreign crises. The data supported the first part of that claim: the U.S. has solidified its position as the world's top oil and gas producer, a status achieved through the shale revolution. Yet, the recent price spikes at the pump reveal a fundamental disconnect. The global oil market remains deeply interconnected, and prices are set on a worldwide stage. A supply threat in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a substantial portion of seaborne oil trades, instantly reverberates in trading pits from New York to London, affecting costs for all consumers, regardless of their country's output. The situation exposes the limits of a production-centric energy strategy. While increasing supply is crucial, it does not automatically translate to stable or low consumer prices when external geopolitical events intervene. The markets are reacting not to current supply levels but to perceived future risk. Traders and analysts are pricing in the potential for a prolonged conflict that could cripple exports from the Middle East, a scenario that would overwhelm any marginal increases in U.S. production capacity in the short term. This risk premium, often detached from the physical barrels flowing today, is what drivers are now paying for. Furthermore, the domestic energy infrastructure itself presents constraints. The United States exports a significant portion of its light, sweet crude oil because many domestic refineries...

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