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> I would love if we could use this crisis to get investment in renewables and EVs/batteries.

> IMHO we do need those high prices to discourage driving. It is after all probably closer to the true cost with externalities of global warming. Could spur more investment in renewables too if done right.

And you believe the right time to do this is when we have record inflation?

Also gas is hitting $6+ a gallon where I’m at.



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