Mr. Global Sets the Record Straight on U.S. Energy Independence and Gas Prices

Industry expert Matt Randolph returns to Matenaer on Air to debunk oil and gas myths and share why he is committed to integrity

He’s known across social media as “Mr. Global.” Matt Randolph has 30 years experience in the oil and gas industry and joined Jane Matenaer and Greg Bach, hosts of the Matenaer on Air show, to discuss U.S. energy independence and gas prices. He considers this an opportunity to set the record straight about misinformation online, including claims the U.S. is importing more oil than ever and pipelines like Keystone XL would have secured America’s energy independence.

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“I get frustrated because people often repeat what politicians say without checking the facts,” Randolph explains. “U.S. oil imports have actually decreased. Pipelines don’t produce oil; they just move it. So when people argue about shutting down pipelines, they’re missing the point.”

Randolph breaks down the concept of “energy independence” with Matenaer and Bach. He calls it a term that is frequently misused in political discourse. 

“When Trump left office, the U.S. was producing more energy than it consumed by one quadrillion BTUs,” he says. “Today, under Biden, we’re nine times more energy independent.” 

The hosts move the conversation to Donald Trump’s 2020 OPEC deal. Randolph claims it played a significant role in the rise of gas prices. 

“Trump negotiated a two-year production cut with OPEC during the pandemic, and that cut lasted 18 months into the Biden administration, pushing prices up,” he explains, while also shedding light on the far-reaching impact of the agreement.

Randolph also reveals he was offered large sums of money to criticize political candidates but turned it down. 

“I can’t accept money for my opinions, especially when I speak on something as critical as energy,” he shares. “It muddies the waters, and my followers deserve better than that. My commitment is to provide unbiased facts.”

And whether debunking myths about oil imports or the complicated relationship between energy policies and politics, Randolph is considered a voice of clarity in a sea of confusion. But the discussion ends on a lighter note: as he promises to return to talk more about oil, gas, and perhaps chickens. It’s a humorous reference to his growing backyard farm.