Cheap Arab Oil and U S Dependence on Middle East Crude
An AP overview links the 1973 oil shortage to Arab embargoes and rising U S consumption. It notes America imports 7 to 21 percent less crude this winter, estimates 3 to 4 million barrels daily shortfall, and contrasts U S production from 43 billion barrels proven reserves with Middle East totals. It argues domestic production lag and reliance on cheap Middle East oil as the core issue.