Quote Originally Posted by basite
besides, oil is used for ALOT more than energy production and fuel. Roughly only 10% of the total available oil is used for fuel, all the rest is used for other products...
Basite. I don't know where you're getting your numbers, but according to the EIA, you're almost completely inverted. The vast majority of crude oil is used for fuels. Check the website out. http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/ask/crudeoil_faqs.asp

Feanor, I agree that China and India pose unique problems regarding supply. That's why I think we should drill more of our own oil. I'm all for alternative energy sources, but right now they're just too expensive, and often provide little bang for the buck. A Prius gets great mileage, but it would take several years to make up the difference between merely buying a Corolla. Plus, it provides a less satisfying driving experience. I think the day will come, hopefully soon, that we'll have good, possibly renewable alternatives, and not just for cars.