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Bloomberg reports that the United States is facing a critical 25-day supply of diesel fuel, the lowest level since 2008. The hosts consult local sources near California refineries who suggest that capacity has not fully recovered following labor disputes and maintenance shutdowns. While Tucker Carlson has highlighted the issue as a crisis, the hosts remain skeptical of an imminent total collapse.
Adam Curry broadcasts from a basement in Rotterdam, Netherlands, noting the city's role as a major storage hub for Russian oil and gas. The region is experiencing a significant heat wave with temperatures reaching the 90s, causing discomfort for locals unaccustomed to the heat and creating difficulties for Dutch farmers.
Jon Stewart Challenges Goolsbee on Heating Oil Subsidies
Jon Stewart confronts Austin Goolsbee over proposed cuts to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). While Goolsbee argues that oil prices are lower than the 2008 peak, Stewart points out that the home heating oil index is actually higher. The hosts praise Stewart for catching the economist in a factual error regarding the cost of living for poor families.
