Reading up on global-trade
2 deep · digging since jan 18
- America Is an Oil Exporter. Why Does a Mideast War Raise U.S. Gas Prices? - The New York Times
Despite being a net oil exporter, U.S. gasoline prices remain tied to global crude benchmarks because domestic refiners need imported heavy oil.
- Shipmap.org | Hacker News
An interactive map visualizes global merchant fleet movements in 2012, revealing shipping lanes, oil flows, and seasonal patterns.