Global crude prices are skyrocketing due to escalating supply disruptions in the Middle East, threatening economic stability worldwide. Down in Baja, local expats are ignoring the geopolitical panic entirely while waiting for the afternoon offshore winds in Pescadero. Brad, who moved here in 2018 to 'live simply,' noted that paying $120 to fill his rusted Ford Ranger adds a fun, rustic element to his remote beach lifestyle. Frankly, nobody cares about the Strait of Hormuz when the overhead sets are rolling in at Cerritos.