Short live walking through three oil market scenarios tied to the Middle East situation: 1. Status quo (prices stay elevated) 2. De-escalation / straits reopen (prices ease) 3. Additional significant Middle Eastern supply blocked (sharp spike) Also briefly covers the high-risk nature of any potential ground action involving Iran according to open-source analyst discussions. Key Takeaway: Stay informed, build modest buffers (cash, food, fuel efficiency), and avoid panic. We control our response, not global events. Sources to check yourself: EIA.gov, IEA Oil Market Reports, Trading Economics, major financial news outlets. This is not financial or investment advice — just a calm framework for thinking about risk. What’s one practical step you’re taking with energy prices right now? Drop it in the comments. Subscribe + bell for more sitreps, practical preparedness, and real-talk from The Roaming Prepper. My Books • Defensive Preparedness by Pete Augustine: https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS • Breach of the Citadel: https://amzn.to/4aq6pOe • Fall of the Citadel: https://amzn.to/3NTDlHQ • Shadows of the Citadel: https://amzn.to/4fii0mz Affiliate Links • Readywise: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 • Blackout Coffee (ROAMING20): https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=TA5t_sXhE • MIRA Safety (Roaming10): https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 • Wallaby Mylar (ROAMING5): https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e(and your usual remaining links) Short Captions • “Three oil scenarios from the Middle East conflict” • “What happens if more oil is blocked?” • “Calm prepper framework for energy risk” #OilPrices #MiddleEast #SupplyChain #DefensivePreparedness #TheRoamingPrepper #EnergyRisk #PrepperMindset

How ongoing conflict in the Middle East is pushing up energy prices and flowing through to CPI (Consumer Price Index) and PPI (Producer Price Index). This creates pressure on budgets, governments, and bond markets. Key Points: • Fuel costs are rising and affecting everything from groceries to goods. • Government data (BLS.gov) and business outlets (Fox Business, CNBC) show the upward pressure on inflation readings. • This is the kind of slow-burn pressure that can quietly impact families if we’re not paying attention. Practical, Calm Steps: • Build/maintain an emergency cash buffer. • Buy staples and non-perishables when on sale and rotate stock. • Keep vehicles maintained and top off fuel when prices dip. • Review your budget and focus on controllable actions. Important Disclaimer: This is not financial advice — just observations and what’s working for my household. Always do your own research and make decisions that fit your situation. We can’t control global events, but we can control how we respond. Steady, small actions beat panic. What’s one smart move you’re making right now with prices? Share in the comments 👇 Subscribe + bell for more real-talk lives, sitreps, and practical Defensive Preparedness from The Roaming Prepper. My Books (available on Amazon & Kindle): • Defensive Preparedness by Pete Augustine: https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS • Breach of the Citadel (Book 1): https://amzn.to/4aq6pOe • Fall of the Citadel (Book 2): https://amzn.to/3NTDlHQ • Shadows of the Citadel (Book 3): https://amzn.to/4fii0mz Affiliate Links (support the channel at no extra cost to you): • Readywise Emergency Foods: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 • Blackout Coffee (code ROAMING20): https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=TA5t_sXhE • 1791 GunLeather (code Roaming10): https://alnk.to/g3cgWf3 • MIRA Safety (code Roaming10 for 10% off): https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 • ETA LIVING Water Filter: http://bit.ly/3mafs0q • Wallaby Mylar Bags (code ROAMING5): https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e • Bully Sticks (corgi approved): https://alnk.to/2Qxrn66 • Nutrient Survival: https://alnk.to/1N2TufW • WolfGang Dog Supplies: https://alnk.to/6TARW3a • KRyptec Camouflage: https://alnk.to/fws005N PayPal support (optional): paypal.me/theroamingprepper #RisingPrices #MiddleEastConflict #CPI #PPI #DefensivePreparedness #TheRoamingPrepper #PrepperBudget #EnergyCosts

Well, unfortunately, it’s nice as the staff was my stay at the @Holiday Inn Express by IHG in El Paso Sunland Park had an unwelcome guest. ##holidayinn##elpaso##roach##yuk

The 4 Horsemen are returning next week for another live panel! Join me (The Roaming Prepper), Vision Preparedness, The Livingston Man, and Hudson Valley Prepping & Survival for a discussion on current events, geopolitics, preparedness strategies, and real-world topics affecting preppers today. We’ll take chat questions, share different perspectives, and keep the conversation practical and grounded. Date/Time: [Insert exact date & time here] Topic: TBD – Watch for the announcement! Set a reminder and drop your questions in the comments below — we’ll try to get to as many as possible. Thanks for being part of this growing prepper community! My Books (available on Amazon & Kindle): Defensive Preparedness by Pete Augustine: https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS Breach of the Citadel (Book 1): https://amzn.to/4aq6pOe Fall of the Citadel (Book 2): https://amzn.to/3NTDlHQ Shadows of the Citadel (Book 3): https://amzn.to/4fii0mz Affiliate Links (support the channel at no extra cost to you): Readywise Emergency Foods: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 Blackout Coffee (code ROAMING20): https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=TA5t_sXhE 1791 GunLeather (code Roaming10): https://alnk.to/g3cgWf3 MIRA Safety (code Roaming10 for 10% off): https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 ETA LIVING Water Filter: http://bit.ly/3mafs0q Wallaby Mylar Bags (code ROAMING5): https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e Bully Sticks (corgi approved): https://alnk.to/2Qxrn66 Nutrient Survival: https://alnk.to/1N2TufW WolfGang Dog Supplies: https://alnk.to/6TARW3a KRyptec Camouflage: https://alnk.to/fws005N PayPal support (optional): paypal.me/theroamingprepper #4Horsemen #PrepperPanel #LiveDiscussion #DefensivePreparedness #TheRoamingPrepper #VisionPreparedness #HudsonValleyPrepping #LivingstonMan 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6653884635545600

Yummy pad Thai dish while I was on a business trip. Make the most of the small moments. #Travel #Dinner #Cuisine #ThaiFood

Monday Sitrep: Discussing a potential geopolitical scenario involving China and Taiwan, based on public US intelligence assessments and think-tank reports. Key Sources & Highlights (do your own research): • US Intelligence Community Annual Threat Assessment (2026): China does not currently plan an invasion in 2027 and has no fixed timeline for unification, though they will not rule out force. • Earlier Assessments (2021–2023): The “Davidson Window” — former INDOPACOM Commander Adm. Philip Davidson and CIA Director William Burns referenced China wanting the capability to take Taiwan by 2027. • US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) Annual Reports: Detail PLA modernization timelines (2027 capability, 2035 full modernization, 2049 national rejuvenation) and gray-zone tactics. • CSIS & RAND Analyses: Explore scenarios where China could exploit US distractions in other theaters (Middle East, Ukraine) to create a window for action on Taiwan. Supply Chain & Preparedness Implications (if escalation occurred): • Taiwan produces the majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductors — a major disruption would hit electronics, defense, autos, and AI hard. • Shipping disruptions in the Taiwan Strait/South China Sea could spike costs and delays globally. • Energy price volatility (oil/LNG) could compound existing pressures from other regions. Calm Prepper Takeaway: This is a plausible long-term risk scenario, not an imminent threat. We can’t control global events, but we can control our response: Build reasonable buffers, monitor key indicators (semiconductors, energy prices, Taiwan Strait activity), diversify where possible, and maintain steady, disciplined preparedness without panic. Focus on what you can control, enjoy life, and collaborate with your community. Links to key reports in the pinned comment or description. What’s one preparedness step you’re focusing on right now? Share below 👇 Subscribe + bell for more sitreps, gear reviews, and practical Defensive Preparedness from The Roaming Prepper. My Books (available on Amazon & Kindle): • Defensive Preparedness by Pete Augustine: https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS • Breach of the Citadel (Book 1): https://amzn.to/4aq6pOe • Fall of the Citadel (Book 2): https://amzn.to/3NTDlHQ • Shadows of the Citadel (Book 3): https://amzn.to/4fii0mz Affiliate Links (support the channel at no extra cost to you): • Readywise Emergency Foods: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 • Blackout Coffee (code ROAMING20): https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=TA5t_sXhE • 1791 GunLeather (code Roaming10): https://alnk.to/g3cgWf3 • MIRA Safety (code Roaming10 for 10% off): https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 • ETA LIVING Water Filter: http://bit.ly/3mafs0q • Wallaby Mylar Bags (code ROAMING5): https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e • Bully Sticks (corgi approved): https://alnk.to/2Qxrn66 • Nutrient Survival: https://alnk.to/1N2TufW • WolfGang Dog Supplies: https://alnk.to/6TARW3a • KRyptec Camouflage: https://alnk.to/fws005N PayPal support (optional): paypal.me/theroamingprepper #ChinaTaiwan #GeopoliticalRisks #SupplyChain #DefensivePreparedness #TheRoamingPrepper #MondaySitrep #PrepperScenario #GlobalTensions

Just cause you get it at a big box store and it looks like a cheaper price. It doesn’t mean it’s a great deal, nor doesn’t mean you’ll get the same quality. Ultimately the companies have to make a profit. #Groceries #GroceryComparison #GroceryHall #Costco #Heb

Throwback to Stormy throwing a tantrum #corgi #funnydog #dramatic #corgipuppy

Live discussion starting with the question “Who benefits?” from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East — who stands to gain, who gets hurt, and the real risks of escalation for Israel and the region. I also connected it to Tom Clancy’s The Bear and the Dragon concept (China invading Russia for resources) and how fuel scarcity could drive countries to make desperate, bad decisions in a panic. Key Prepper Reminder: We can’t control global events, but we can control our response — budget, plan, and react calmly. Designate a few focused hours each week for preparedness (inventory, cooking, cleaning, etc.), then let it go. Don’t live in fear. Enjoy life, take care of your health, pets, and community. Collaboration and steady actions beat panic. Thanks for joining the chat — great discussion as always! What’s one small preparedness step you’re taking this week? Share below 👇 Subscribe + bell for more lives, sitreps, mindset tips, and practical Defensive Preparedness from The Roaming Prepper. My Books (available on Amazon & Kindle): • Defensive Preparedness by Pete Augustine: https://amzn.to/4a3M5jS • Breach of the Citadel (Book 1): https://amzn.to/4aq6pOe • Fall of the Citadel (Book 2): https://amzn.to/3NTDlHQ • Shadows of the Citadel (Book 3): https://amzn.to/4fii0mz Affiliate Links (support the channel at no extra cost to you): • Readywise Emergency Foods: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101244060-15859964 • Blackout Coffee (code ROAMING20): https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=TA5t_sXhE • 1791 GunLeather (code Roaming10): https://alnk.to/g3cgWf3 • MIRA Safety (code Roaming10 for 10% off): https://alnk.to/9xkeE80 • ETA LIVING Water Filter: http://bit.ly/3mafs0q • Wallaby Mylar Bags (code ROAMING5): https://wallabygoods.com/?rfsn=7151050.c9fe38e • Bully Sticks (corgi approved): https://alnk.to/2Qxrn66 • Nutrient Survival: https://alnk.to/1N2TufW • WolfGang Dog Supplies: https://alnk.to/6TARW3a • KRyptec Camouflage: https://alnk.to/fws005N PayPal support (optional): paypal.me/theroamingprepper #WhoBenefits #Geopolitics #MiddleEastConflict #FuelScarcity #DefensivePreparedness #TheRoamingPrepper #PrepperMindset #StayCalm