Gasoline prices are at an all-time high and it seems like nobody knows where to place the blame. The reality is that under the Biden-era policies, securing reliable and affordable energy has been a disaster. As oil hovers above $100 per barrel, we can't help but ask ourselves: how did we get here?

In Iran, tensions are escalating as the regime flexes its muscles in the Middle East. This has put a squeeze on global crude supplies just as winter approaches and energy demands rise. The Biden administration’s response to this crisis? Releasing strategic oil reserves, which may have bought some time but did nothing to address the underlying issue.

Let me break it down for you: the real story here is that releasing reserves is like taking a loan from your retirement fund in order to pay the bills. It works temporarily, but the consequences are dire and long-lasting.

The administration’s continued refusal to take decisive action on securing America's energy independence means we’re stuck with skyrocketing prices at the pump. So when you hear them say “the situation is under control,” know they’re just blowing smoke up your tailpipe.

Now, who benefits from all this? It sure isn’t you or me. It’s big oil companies and foreign markets that are reaping the rewards of our economic instability. As we rely more on imported crude, these entities get richer while the American consumer gets poorer.

The buried number in today's energy crisis is the true cost to your grocery bill. When gas prices go up, everything else does too because transportation costs affect every product from food to clothes. And who do you think is getting that extra dough?

None of this is a secret — it’s just not reported on CNN or any other major network. I’ve been watching this for years and the pattern repeats itself: policy failures, rising prices, and an economy where only the connected few benefit.

The next time someone tells you “it’s all about transitory inflation,” they’re either a fool or trying to sell snake oil. The real figure buried deep in government reports shows that it’s a much deeper problem than any of them are willing to admit.

So what can we do? Protect yourself, protect your family. Diversify investments if you have the means and always be prepared for volatile times ahead. Don’t let anyone tell you things will just get better on their own — they won't unless we demand change.