Let’s discuss fuel, because this may be more relevant with the auto-crafter coming.
I’m team charcoal, specifically giant jungle trees. Does everything regular coal does except coal blocks, need a lot of charcoal and sticks anyway for torches and tools, giant trees consistently produce over a stack, and lumberjacking is just a relaxing way to pass the time.
I just empty my (IlMango’s small version) lava farm. 288 buckets loaded into Shulker boxes. Only 28,800 items worth at a run, but only takes me 2 minutes to empty. (and it’s in the lower floors of my base, so it’s always full when I need it). The lava farm is surprisingly resource and lag light.