Right-wingers claim oil is a renewable resource, sparking online ridicule

Recently, a post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, started gaining traction as users made the outrageous claim that oil is a renewable energy source. This assertion has caused backlash and ridicule online, with many pointing out how detached the claim is from scientific understanding and realities of fossil fuel production. The post even attempted to support its claim by referencing footage from Kuwait’s Oil Museum, illustrating the country's oil output. Social media users have been quick to mock this idea, with comments noting the irony of suggesting oil is plentiful and renewable while also accusing major oil companies of hiding this 'truth' to maximize profits. Another user humorously highlighted that this conspiracy theory about oil being a limitless resource has been circulating for around 25 years, suggesting that even long-held beliefs within certain groups have fed into this narrative. This situation has illustrated how some individuals find themselves questioning established scientific facts to fit their ideologies. With some comments touching on broader critiques of corporations that produce fossil fuels, the discourse has touched both on a surreal consideration of energy resources and on the apparent awareness of corporate power among some right-wing factions, albeit in a distorted manner. Ultimately, the controversy reflects more on the beliefs within these communities surrounding fossil fuels and the realities of their origins. In this spirit, some individuals expressed a silver lining—suggesting that any movement against oil companies, regardless of the inaccurate reasoning, could lead to more critical discussions regarding the energy industry.