Monthly Archives: April, 2025
Gasoline Leads Drop in U.S. Fuel Imports
In 2024, US petroleum product imports fell by 210,000 barrels per day (b/d) to 1.8 million b/d, with declines across gasoline, diesel, and jet...
“Dad, How Did You Get to Where You Are?”
You know the phrase “time is money, and money is time.” And if you’ve followed Your Survival Guy, you know the road to retirement...
TikTok Fuels Surge in Direct-from-China Sales
Chinese manufacturers are using TikTok to sell low-cost luxury dupes directly to Americans, claiming ties to major brands amid rising U.S. tariffs, reports Sapna...
BIDENOMICS’ LAST SURPRISE: Productivity Fell in Most Industries in 2024
In 2024, labor productivity declined in most US manufacturing and mining industries, with decreases in 52 of 86 manufacturing and 4 of 5 mining...
Storage Dips After Harsh Winter
The 2024–25 winter saw colder-than-normal temperatures in January and February, driving U.S. natural gas consumption up 16% and storage withdrawals 33% above average, reports...