This is the Way... To Lower Oil Prices (Or Else!)

A Message from the Client

Got a message from an old client today. Name's Trump. Remember him? Always had a way of… making things happen. This time he's squawking about oil prices. Apparently he wants 'em lower. Says 'everyone' needs to keep 'em down or they're playing 'into the hands of the enemy.' Whatever that means. He even posted it on his own holonet – err 'Truth Social,' he calls it. "EVERYONE KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I'M WATCHING! YOU'RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON'T DO IT!," the message read. Reminds me of the Empire back in the day... always watching. Makes a Mando nervous it does.

The Price is Dropping

Well the price of U.S. crude did drop 75 cents after that holler. And global benchmark Brent fell 73 cents. Figures. Fear can move mountains… or at least fractions of a barrel. I've seen it firsthand. When I hunted bounties across the Outer Rim people paid up quick when they knew I was serious. Fear is a tool. It’s also what the Empire thrived on. This whole situation makes me uneasy.

Bombs and Barrels

Turns out those loud noises last weekend weren't just womp rats. The U.S. bombed some of Iran's nuclear sites. Makes the galaxy nervous that does. Could lead to trouble with energy supplies in the Middle East. Makes a Mando think: everything's connected. One blaster shot here and the price of fuel goes up on Tatooine. Speaking of Tatooine I once bartered a Beskar ingot for enough fuel to reach Navarro… good times. This is the way of trade.

Drill Baby Drill?

Then my old client went and sent another message: "To The Department of Energy: DRILL BABY DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!" Honestly sometimes I think he spends too much time around Jawas. They always yelling 'now now!' But you know the Department of Energy doesn’t actually do the drilling. This is… not the way. Still this is how some people try to take control of situations.

A Galaxy Unfazed

Oddly enough this whole thing with Iran hasn't shaken up the oil market as much as you'd think. Brent did jump a bit on Sunday evening but then calmed down. WTI also hit some high numbers then backed off. Maybe the galaxy is getting used to… well everything. Reminds me of the aftermath of the Purge on Mandalore. Life goes on even after the worst. You just gotta pick up the pieces. This is the way.

Negotiating With Womp Rats

The point is this whole oil price drama is like negotiating with womp rats. Loud unpredictable and you never quite know what you're gonna get. My advice? Stay calm keep your blaster handy and remember: I have spoken. This is the way. And for the record I’m available for any bounty… including low oil prices. Just try not to get me involved with the Empire again. That was a dark time.