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This Is Why the U.S. Can't Use the Oil It Produces

20 min · 22 de may de 2026
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In this episode… we break down the surprising reason the U.S. exports so much of its own oil while still importing millions of barrels from other countries. The episode explores how refinery design, shipping laws, infrastructure limits, and global trade all play a role in why American oil isn't always usable at home. It's a simple look at the hidden systems behind energy independence—and why the answer is much more complicated than it seems.

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