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US aims to be global oil hegemon via supply control

The guest argued that US actions in Venezuela, Iran, and Canada are part of a broader geopolitical strategy to cement America as the world's primary, dependable oil supplier, wresting that role from the Gulf region.

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Persian Gulf risk drives long-term oil bypass

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The guest argued that sanctions on Russia and Iran have created a unique, bifurcated oil market, separating 'tradable' oil acceptable in the West from a shadow fleet, supporting prices.

ANIMAL SPIRITS · 16 FEB 2026 · 10:00Open in Zortix →
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The guest argued that US actions in Venezuela, Iran, and Canada are part of a broader geopolitical strategy to cement America as the world's primary, dependable oil supplier, wresting that role from the Gulf region.

THOUGHTFUL MONEY · 2 SEP 2026 · 1W AGO · 56:15
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