Relying on "News" sources for definitive data is not likely to yield relevant or unbiased statistics .
Yellow journalism sells i.e. increases ratings...
Those who are truly interested in definitive data might be better served by The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
The (EIA) collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.
Albeit actual statistics may not be as much "fun" as the "Media" spin which is in the business of increasing it's ratings.
Here is the EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook for Global liquid fuels
https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/global_oil.phpThis current "Forecast" was completed: August 5, 2021
btw, The EIA was created back in 1974 as a compelling need to address the energy crises of the 1970s.
Believe some of UHH members might remember the agony of long lines at gas stations where only those with Odd or Even number licenses plates could be served. Folks it has been far worse...
Disclaimer: Out of choice I limit my petrol consumption... only visit a gas station once a month at most. Yes I'm one of those Green Earth Hippy Freaks who actually walks the talk. Planet Earth is experiencing trauma of epic magnitude (in my humble estimation). To this end I actually welcome skyrocketing f****l f**l prices, electric vehicles are the most viable solution on the horizon moving forward.
btw I v**e with my wallet... suggest others do the same.
Please stay safe all, C***d induced v***l pneumonia is a horrific way to die...
Protect our brave clinicians who are on the front lines of this chaos.
Relying on "News" sources for definitive... (