I see it as desire, not dependent.
IF oil (and gas) prices are tied to production ... COULD
The increase in NG production in the US decrease the royalty checks of the common folk blessed with some land ?
I've noticed a continual drop in my royalty check and I've remembered what you advised months ago that production would gradually decrease over time ... and I accept all that ... but could the world market be manipulated to keep common folk from having wealth ?
I have a pittance 2.5 acres, but many of my neighbors and frirnds have 100 plus acres