Brent crude skyrocketing over 6% amidst the chaos in the Middle East isn’t just a blip on the radar; it’s a clear signal that the corporate media is spinning this crisis for clicks and views. While the war rages, expect networks like CNN and MSNBC to wrap their narrative in sugar-coated rhetoric about “humanitarian crises” instead of directly addressing the real motive: profits. These outlets ignore the fact that conflict breeds a predictable cycle of higher oil prices, enriching big oil companies who are in bed with warmongers.

Meanwhile, Fox News will likely trot out its usual suspects to bemoan the rising gas prices, but watch closely—they won’t dare connect the dots between escalating wars and corporate greed. They might point fingers at the Biden administration, but conveniently sidestep the role of the military-industrial complex, which thrives on instability. Isn’t it ironic how mainstream media clamors for transparency while keeping corporate interests neatly tucked away behind a veil of “national security”?

And let’s be real: who benefits? Certainly not the average American struggling at the pump. It’s the oil executives who are popping champagne while the rest of us are left holding the bag. The narrative being pushed is one of helplessness and inevitability; resistance feels futile, but it doesn’t have to be. The media’s job is to inform, not to front-ran corporate agendas masquerading as public service.