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America's oil dependence and the great risks it presents is hardly "hypothetical scenario" rhetoric. Our nation's national security and economic strength will be greatly influenced in the coming years. The following charts represent undeniable trends pointing to a very real vulnerability.
Instability in the Global Oil Market
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2000 U.S. Oil End Use View Chart |
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Middle East Oil Power View Chart |
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Top Oil Consumers, 2004 View Chart |
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World Oil Demand View Chart |
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World Oil Production View Chart |
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World Oil Discoveries View Chart |
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"Current events only serve to confirm the unacceptable security risks created by our extraordinary level of oil dependence. Significantly reducing the projected growth in U.S. oil consumption must become a compelling national priority. I look forward to making the case for immediate and meaningful action."
General P.X. Kelley, USMC (Ret.)
28th Commandant,
United States Marine Corps
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