Petroleum Standard comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from April 2017 to April 2021.
Eurodollar Market, Nixon Gold Standard Exit
The launch of the Eurodollar market in the 1960s and the 1973 shift away from the gold standard are described as pivotal moments for the City of London's power. Paul Volcker's role in establishing the petroleum standard ensured that global oil trade remained denominated in US dollars, creating a flood of untraceable offshore capital.
World War II Petroleum Profits, Kenneth Price Book Offer
World War II is described as a massive profit-generating event for oil companies that supplied fuel to both the Allies and the Axis powers. Kenneth Price announces that he is releasing his research for free to the public to stimulate further investigation into the "energy quarantine" imposed by the elite. He expresses a desire to lift the psychological veil created by historical disasters like the Titanic sinking.
