Oil Shocks, Propaganda, and the Push for Clean Energy

Rising oil prices tied to Iran-related tensions push crude above $100 and gas toward $3.91/gal, driving broader economic costs that hit low-income households hardest. The disruption highlights how energy costs affect fertilizer and shipping, while boosting interest in renewables and EVs, even as fossil-fuel misinformation—linked to political and industry interests—slows a faster transition. Experts urge science-based energy messaging and policies to decouple the economy from oil shocks and strengthen the case for EVs and renewables.