Is it time the 𝗨𝗞 starting producing stuff for 𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 again, and relied 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 on other countries?

#NigelFarage #EnergyCrisis #FuelCrisis #ReformUK #GeneralElectionNOW #GetStarmerOut

I estimate that the US strategic oil reserve will run dry on October 1st of this year based on data from a chart at https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_ending_stocks_of_crude_oil_in_the_strategic_petroleum_reserve 🛢️

Been hearing that we have mere weeks left in reserves and, remembering the 1979 oil embargo (same shit, different decade), began getting concerned that I may no longer have access to fuel at any price so I found some numbers to run and perhaps have at least some better idea about how long I have to prepare. ⛽

#Oil #FuelCrisis #IranWar

Japan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage worsens

The Middle East is Japan’s main source of crude oil, from which naphtha is extracted and used to make items including printing ink and plastics

Our food system is heavily dependent on plastic packaging to keep everything fresh long enough to sell it.

Kenya grinds to a halt as fuel prices send drivers on an impromptu (and very angry) vacation

https://worldbriefly.news/kenya-grinds-to-a-halt-as-fuel-prices-send-drivers-on-an-impromptu-and-very-angr

#KenyaStrike #FuelCrisis #KenyaTransport

Ireland's government teeters on the brink after fuel protests over Hormuz closure sparked talk of a no-confidence vote, forcing the Taoiseach to announce tax cuts.

https://worldbriefly.news/irelands-government-is-one-bad-protest-away-from-collapse-over-fuel-prices

#Ireland #Politics #FuelCrisis

Experts spent years trying to change the way people travel. The #fuelcrisis - $2+ per litre - did it in less than a month
https://archive.md/eX1y0

https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-advocacy/strategic-cycling-corridor/

#Bicycles #Commuting
#Cycling #urbanplanning