Inexpensive energy is the root of an economy... period. Everything else is bad judgement and wishful thinking, which leads to people suffering. Beggar thy neighbor seems the current business model.
‘Inexpensive’ is a relative term.
Decades ago $10/bbl was outrageous. When oil was north of $130/bbl in 2007, $90 oil seemed like a bargain.
It’s not the level of prices so much, but the stability of prices that makes for healthy economy.
Don’t waste your time bellowing with the Godfather’s son, as he does not understand very simple economics.