OPEC+ Production Boost Masks Deeper Risks to U.S. Energy Independence

The recent announcement by the OPEC+ cartel to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day this August might sound like good news for American drivers facing high gas prices. However, beneath this surface lies a troubling reality about our nation’s continued dependence on foreign oil interests that undermine U.S. energy sovereignty. This decision, made by the influential members of OPEC+, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, reflects more than just economic calculations. It highlights how deeply entangled American energy security remains with regimes whose agendas do not align with America First principles. The timing is critical: the increase follows a...