Opinion: A New Way to Measure U.S. Energy Security

March 18, 2026

The fundamental threat to American fuel supplies today from the current conflict in the Middle East is small thanks to high levels of domestic production brought about by the Shale Revolution. Over the long run, ensuring the security of American energy would benefit from benchmarks that inform policy and allow for congressional oversight. B

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