Self-Evident. The Energy Report 07/02/2026

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that the United States of America, endowed by its Creator with vast natural resources and the ingenuity of its people, has achieved and must fiercely defend its energy independence — the unalienable right to produce, refine, and export American oil, natural gas, and energy on our own terms, free from the whims of foreign cartels and misguided regulations.

 

Whereas, through the shale revolution and American innovation, the U.S. has risen to become the world’s #1 oil and natural gas producer, with crude output exceeding 13 million barrels per day and record net exports pushing past 4-5+ million b/d in recent months. We are not just independent — we are dominant, exporting more crude and products than Russia or Saudi Arabia combined at peaks.

 

Whereas, this independence was hard-won through private enterprise, not government mandates. The shale boom transformed us from net importers to net exporters, slashing household energy costs, creating high-paying jobs, bolstering national security, and pressuring global prices downward. Policies that prioritize ideology over reliable baseload power (like unreliable intermittents) risk blackouts and higher costs — we’ve seen it before.

 

Whereas, recent geopolitical shifts — including potential Iran de-escalation, Strait of Hormuz dynamics, OPEC+ moves, and Venezuela’s post-Maduro opportunities — underscore America’s leverage as the swing producer. Lower prices from increased supply can benefit consumers, but we must avoid complacency and keep drilling, building infrastructure, and cutting red tape to maintain dominance.

 

Therefore, let it be declared: America declares full oil and energy independence not as a one-time milestone, but as an enduring commitment. We will unleash domestic production, modernize refineries (addressing light vs. heavy crude needs), expand LNG exports, and prioritize affordable, reliable energy for families, manufacturers, and allies. No more begging OPEC or adversaries — “drill, baby, drill” and American ingenuity will keep us strong.

 

Happy Oil Independence Day! God bless the United States, our energy workers, and the free markets that power our prosperity!

 

And of course, that Independence that we have cherished and defended now for 250 years is brought to us because of the brave men and women of our military. And now with energy once again under attack by our enemies, the clear vision that energy security is needed to secure our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

 

So as President John Adams said: “I am apt to believe that (Independence Day) will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.” Furthermore, he continues, “It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.”

 

Thank God we live in this great country! God Bless you all and God Bless America!!