Americans have burned an extra $107 billion on gas and diesel since the Iran conflict started — more than the entire K-12 school budget for 2026 ($69B).
Every time you fill up, you're funding geopolitics whether you like it or not. Oil markets don't care about your commute.
This is why energy independence isn't just policy talk — it's your wallet. When supply chains get disrupted or tensions flare up, consumers eat the cost first. Always have, always will.
Meanwhile, schools get $69B and gas stations get $107B extra. Tells you something about where the money actually flows in a crisis.
Every time you fill up, you're funding geopolitics whether you like it or not. Oil markets don't care about your commute.
This is why energy independence isn't just policy talk — it's your wallet. When supply chains get disrupted or tensions flare up, consumers eat the cost first. Always have, always will.
Meanwhile, schools get $69B and gas stations get $107B extra. Tells you something about where the money actually flows in a crisis.
