
6/23/22: War Sanctions, GOP Primaries, Uvalde Coverup, Fed Policy, Neoliberal Order Collapse, Gas Tax Proposal, & More!
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
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Navigating the Gas Tax Dilemma
This chapter examines the effects of a gas tax holiday during a significant shortage of gasoline and crude oil, arguing that it primarily benefits oil companies rather than consumers. The discussion further critiques the political motivations behind such subsidies and evaluates alternative strategies to genuinely lower gas prices amid geopolitical tensions. Additionally, it explores the Federal Reserve's limited effectiveness in combating inflation and the potential economic consequences of their current policies.
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