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STEVE MOORE: Five energy truths the media ignore as America’s oil boom blunts the Iran war’s impact

America is now producing more oil and gas than ever. Record U.S. oil production offers protection from Iranian disruptions.

By Stephen Moore Fox News

Published March 12, 2026 7:00am EDT

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Given the energy disruptions in the Middle East since the start of the war with Iran and the topsy-turvy fluctuations in the price of crude oil ever since, here are five facts Americans should be aware of regarding the geopolitics of energy.

First, America is now producing more oil and gas than ever. Since 2022, we’ve........

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