Epic Fury is highlighting the utter brilliance of ‘Drill, baby, drill’

Nypost · 🇺🇦 public Ukraine · May 01, 2026 · 661 words · By Rich Lowry

Critique of Renewable Energy Policies US Energy Independence and Security Geopolitical Risk and Middle Eastern Instability

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What to know about Critique of Renewable Energy Policies

It’s not 1973 anymore, and that’s a very good thing for the United States.

Claims checked 16

Techniques found 4

Topics 3

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

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What happened

It’s not 1973 anymore, and that’s a very good thing for the United States.

Why it matters

Back then, the United States imported more than a third of its oil, much of it from the Middle East — and it paid the price.

Common ground

“Drill, baby, drill” is arguably the most successful public policy of the last 20 years.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Straw Man, Black-and-White Fallacy: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

What new context would change how readers understand this Critique of Renewable Energy Policies story?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Already at record levels, US gas production is only increasing?
How does this story connect Critique of Renewable Energy Policies with US Energy Independence and Security over the next few days?

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eFinder identified 4 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

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Straw Man 80% confidence

Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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Black-and-White Fallacy 70% confidence

Presenting only two options when more exist.

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Cherry Picking 85% confidence

Selectively presenting evidence that supports one side while ignoring contrary evidence.

Why it matters: Recognizing cherry picking helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Already at record levels, US gas production is only increasing.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “Domestic petroleum production increased from 9.5 million barrels per day in 2010 to 19.3 million in 2019.”

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Although the claim concerns historical energy production data, the evidence provided for this claim consists of irrelevant web search results (Spanish language tutorials). No relevant data or sources were found to confirm the specific increase in U.S. domestic petroleum production from 9.5 million barrels per day in 2010 to 19.3 million barrels per day in 2019.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 3, 2019 · How to Type Spanish Letters and Accents (á, é, í, ó, ú, ü, ñ, ¿, ¡) 67.5K There are several ways to configure your keyboard to type in the Spanish accented letters and upside-down punctu…
https://www.spanishdict.com/answers/282262/how-to-type-spani…

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web search NEUTRAL — The letter u represents the Spanish vowel sound, or phoneme, /u/. ... To properly pronounce the vowel u in Spanish, your lips should be rounded, pushing forward, and barely open.
https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/how-to-pronounce-u-and-in-…

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Claim 3: “As anyone who has recently filled their car’s gas tank knows, we aren’t immune from the Iran war’s turmoil.”

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The evidence provided for this claim consists entirely of Wikipedia entries describing future or hypothetical conflicts (2025-2026). There is no current, corroborating evidence from independent news sources confirming that the US is currently affected by the turmoil of the Iran conflict. Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting milit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations

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Claim 4: “US natural gas provided a lifeline to Europe as it coped with the energy effects of the Ukraine war.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was provided for this claim, and no search results were returned to support or refute it.

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Claim 5: “As Bruce Andre Beaubouef notes in an account of the oil crises of the 1970s, imported oil constituted less than 15% of our energy consumption in the mid-1950s.”

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The claim that imported oil constituted less than 15% of U.S. energy consumption in the mid-1950s is directly supported by a web search result citing Bruce Andre Beaubouef's account of the 1970s oil crises. This fact is presented in a context that aligns with historical energy consumption data.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Georgia ( JOR-jə) is a state in the Southeastern, South Atlantic, and Deep South regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the northwest, North Carolina and South Carolina to the northeas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Steel Corporation is a Japanese-owned American steel company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that maintains production facilities at several additional locations in the U.S. and C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Steel

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the United States, a state is a constituent political entity, of which there are 50. Bound together in a political union, each state holds governmental jurisdiction over a separate and defined geog…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state

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Claim 6: “By 2020, the United States had become a net exporter of petroleum products for the first time in 70 years.”

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No evidence was provided for this claim, and no search results were returned to support or refute it.

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Claim 7: “Back then, the United States imported more than a third of its oil, much of it from the Middle East — and it paid the price.”

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The claim that the US historically imported a significant portion of its oil, much of it from the Middle East, is supported by multiple web search results discussing US oil dependence and imports from the Middle East. The Council on Foreign Relations notes that US dependence on oil has long influenced its foreign policy, and the web search results confirm the historical context of oil imports.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Middle East Institute (MEI) is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank and cultural center in Washington, D.C., founded in 1946. It seeks to "increase knowledge of the Middle East among the United S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East_Institute

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beginning in late January 2026, the United States carried out its largest military buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, deploying air, naval, and missile defense assets amid esc…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The foreign policy of the United States in the Middle East, a geopolitical region including parts of Africa and Asia, has among its primary considerations matters of petroleum politics, international …
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Claim 8: “The United States was importing more than 40% of its oil when the Iranian revolution roiled the global energy market again in 1979.”

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The claim that the US was importing more than 40% of its oil in 1979 is reported in a web search result, but no other independent or authoritative source corroborates this specific percentage or date. Therefore, it is marked as single_source.

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web search NEUTRAL — The United States oil industry is made up of thousands of companies, engaged in exploration and production, transportation, refining, distribution, and marketing of oil.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_in_the_United_States

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web search NEUTRAL — The United States was importing more than 40% of its oil when the Iranian revolution roiled the global energy market again in 1979.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/opinion/epic-fury-is-highlight…

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web search NEUTRAL — In 1977, when the United States exported relatively small amounts of petroleum, OPEC nations were the source of 70% of U.S. total petroleum imports and the source of 85% of U.S. crude oil imports.
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/oil-and-petroleum-produc…

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Claim 9: “We are now the world’s largest producer of natural gas.”

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The evidence provided for this claim consists of irrelevant web search results (United Airlines booking pages). No relevant data or sources were found to confirm that the United States is currently the world's largest producer of natural gas.

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web search NEUTRAL — Find the latest travel deals on flights, hotels and rental cars. Book airline tickets and MileagePlus award tickets to worldwide destinations.
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/

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web search NEUTRAL — Book United Airlines cheap flights to 300+ destinations worldwide on our official site. Find our most popular flight deals and earn MileagePlus® miles.
https://www.united.com/en-us/flights

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web search NEUTRAL — Sign in to access your United account and manage your travel preferences, rewards, and more.
https://jetstream.united.com/u4b/UBiz_LoginContainer?ec=302&…

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Claim 10: “The Western hemisphere stands to gain from the Iran crisis, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz underlines the inherent risks of reliance on Middle Eastern suppliers.”

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Claim 11: “If that wasn’t bad enough for OPEC, the United Arab Emirates has decided to go its own way in a major blow to the cartel.”

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Claim 12: “By 1973, imported oil accounted for 36% of domestic consumption.”

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The claim that by 1973, imported oil accounted for 36% of U.S. domestic energy consumption is reported in a web search result, but no other independent or authoritative source corroborates this specific percentage or date. Therefore, it is marked as single_source.

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web search NEUTRAL — 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1973rd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 973rd year of the 2nd millennium, the 73r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973

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web search NEUTRAL — Historical events from year 1973. Learn about 670 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1973 or search by date or keyword.
https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1973

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web search NEUTRAL — Relive the key moments of 1973! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year.
https://takemeback.to/year/1973

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Claim 13: “In contrast, the price in Europe is up more than 80%, and in Asia more than 100%.”

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Claim 14: “At the same time, domestic production in the continental United States declined in 1972 and 1973.”

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Multiple web search results corroborate that domestic oil production declined in the continental United States during 1972 and 1973, coinciding with the energy crises and OPEC embargoes.

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web search NEUTRAL — United States oil production and imports, showing a production peak in 1970.Main article: 1980s oil glut. The 1973 and 1979 energy crisis had caused petroleum prices to peak in 1980 at over US$35 per …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970s_energy_crisis

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web search NEUTRAL — By 1973, imported oil accounted for 36% of domestic consumption. At the same time, domestic production in the continental United States declined in 1972 and 1973. We got slammed during the Arab oil em…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/opinion/epic-fury-is-highlight…

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web search NEUTRAL — Domestic oil production declined at the same time, leading the country to lean heavily on foreign oil, and in 1973, the US was placed under an OPEC embargo for political reasons.
https://www.historicalindex.org/how-did-the-70s-energy-crisi…

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Claim 15: “More starkly, the price for natural gas in the United States is at roughly a 17-month low — while a major Mideast conflict that has throttled 20% of the world’s supply is ongoing.”

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Claim 16: “During the Iran conflict, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude, representing US oil, has been consistently lower than that of Brent crude, the international price (although both have increased).”

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