So many countries are desperately trying to secure gas/oil supplies, but why?

Question

Is it evidence that demand is, or is about to exceed supply? (resources will be sold to the highest bidder)

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Answer 1

Energy is power. Without oil, no economy and army can survive.

Answer 2

Governments of the world are aware of global climate change. Either the Earth cycle as witnessed with increased volcanic, and earthquake activity or the theory of Planet X passing by causing a pole shift. The governments do not what to alarm people on either possibilities. They are hording as much supply of oil in reserves they can handle. The real reason for control of oil in the middle east and elsewhere is at a fever pitch where countries are willing to go to war over it.

Answer 3

I believe we're running mighty low!! And one reason, Bush didn't go after the real Master Manipulator, who bombed "Our Twin Towers" in Manhattan, is because, we get our oil from them!! But, he sent our people to finish off his daddy's war, by catching Sadam insane!(Good thing)! But, that was his daddy's war, not the ones, who bombed us, and our country's servicemen could have caught, Ben Laden, over & over, again, but the order are: Not too!!! Because, of oil, Bin Laden, has that has his ticket, to freedom, hanging over our heads, and he knows it !! Why do you think so many of Bush's "STAFF" have resigned??!! They know he dont know how to run this country, without Cheney!! And without Cheney, this country would be a much better one!!! If the Goverment really cared about our environmental issues, they'd outlaw, anything on wheels, running on fuel all together, and make a car, like the hybrid, but completely none dependant on fuel,all together!!! Many of people have invented so many environmentally safe types, of cars over the years, but our government wont allow it to pass, so in other words!! Get God, read the bible, and pray, pray,pray!! Because, its only going to get worse, and we're just these little irritating ants, crawling around to our government, they only care about their own!!! Time to look out for your own, soul, family etc..... All the signs of the "New World Order" are already in place... Get God, now, while you have a chance!! The "New World Order" is not good at all for the American People, and because of the Trillions in debt, we are, I'd better shut-up!!! Just read your bible, and teach your children, about God, and pray, ask God to fill your heart with the holy spirit so you can understand the bible better.. Its History, and our future, the bible is!!! Nothing else really matters,in the end!!!

Answer 4

Gas and oil are really important resources and every country would like to have attractive prices and not to be DEPENDED...

Thats a great thing to do - if you know where to find the oil or gas :)

Answer 5

Oil is running out on this Earth, and experts say it will be gone in 50 years. So countries, especially the US, are trying as much oil as they can.

Answer 6

It's difficult to stop relying on oil, so people are putting off the transition to alternative transportation as long as possible. It may be expensive to change, but it's going to have to be done sometime.

Answer 7

Just a measure of security. In the long run, it will be the invention of alternative that will determine where the world is going.

Answer 8

Um it's the most important natural resource in the world

Answer 9

We most often relate "oil" with "gasoline" but the fact of the matter is, most pharmaceuticals, clothing, and other materials we use day in and day out, are made from Petrol. We have made ourselves oil addicted.

Answer 10

to keep the price of oil up,other countrys are useing oil money from the middle east