Energy is the mother of all commodities | Bob Fraser of Aspen Funds #shorts
20 Aug 2022 · 1 min
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In this short video, Bob Fraser argues that energy, specifically oil, is the dominant factor behind current inflation. He explains that virtually every commodity—from grain to steel to wind turbines—relies on oil‑derived energy for production, processing, and transportation. Consequently, when oil prices rise, the cost of all downstream goods rises, creating a sustained, inflationary price regime. Fraser suggests that this high‑price environment may be at least partially intentional, implying a design element behind the elevated energy costs.
