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Cheap natural gas saved the US economy trillions
Original: The abundance of natural gas has saved the American economy as much as $4.3 trillion compared to the prices that Europea
A new commentary argues that abundant natural gas has saved the American economy as much as $4.3 trillion compared with the prices European and Japanese consumers have paid for energy. The piece contrasts US energy abundance with the higher costs faced by import-dependent allies, framing cheap domestic gas as a major economic advantage. The estimate is drawing attention amid ongoing debates over energy policy and prices.
Why now: Energy costs and the US-versus-Europe price gap remain a hot topic in economic and policy debates.
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