Michael Fortune
23 April 2026
Let’s dive into a topic that’s crucial for every single one of us: the products that come from oil and how rising oil prices are affecting what we buy every day. It might surprise you to learn that oil is not just fuel for our cars or heat for our homes; it’s the backbone of thousands of products we use in our daily lives, touching everything from the clothes on our backs to the electronics we can’t seem to live without. Yes, over 6,000 products are made from oil—ranging from synthetic fabrics to medical devices, and even food packaging!Now, with the recent surge in oil prices—up more than 40% since February of this year due to geopolitical tensions like the Iran conflict—we're starting to see the ripple effect in consumer pricing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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