This from the Rocky Mountain Institute graphically displays shows oil
   imports from 1973 to present, in both barrels and $$s spent.

   http://move.rmi.org/files/oilmap/RMI_Oil_Imports_Final_large.html

   Andy Hecker

   Good work Andy. What it does not show is the U.S. is the worlds
   3rd largest producer of crude so it gives somewhat of a false
   impression. The attached pie chart reflects that fact.

   What we have seen recently is an obvious manipulation of the
   price of crude. Approval for drilling off shore and in Anwar
   would tend to dampen speculation IMHO.

   Paul Lamar

   One  thing that is  largely overlooked is that the US is a major
   exporter of crude oil.  This is because much of our production
   is expensive  to refine to current eco standards.  This is
   apparently true with the North Slope production.
   Much of it  goes  to Asia.

   G.  Wright

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