Imagine you're filling up at the pump, and suddenly a gallon of gasoline costs as much as a large pizza. That’s what American families are facing now thanks to soaring fuel prices driven by the Biden administration’s push for renewable energy sources.

The official story is that we need to move towards cleaner energy to protect our planet. No one wants to pollute, but when it comes down to filling up your car versus feeding your family, something's got to give.

Under previous Obama-era administrations, there was a balance struck between traditional and renewable energy sources. Today, that balance seems to be shifting towards an all-in commitment on renewables, which is leaving many in the cold this winter. Gas prices are soaring not because of global oil markets, but because our own policies have restricted access to affordable fuel.

Think of it like your household budget. If you cut out groceries entirely and only focused on saving for a vacation fund, your family would go hungry today while planning for better days ahead. The Biden administration’s aggressive pursuit of renewable energy is akin to cutting off the flow of stable income while waiting for an uncertain future payoff.

What does this mean for our kids? For our grandkids? If they grow up in a world where filling up the tank is as expensive as it is now, how will they manage to keep jobs and raise families?

I stayed up last night thinking about what all this means. I used to teach economics; I know the numbers should work out for everyone’s benefit eventually, but right now, things don’t feel fair.

So, what can we do? We must start conversations with our friends and neighbors about how these policies are affecting us all. Let your voice be heard.