Seems its not a convincing reason now.
The United States is significantly less dependent on foreign oil than it was in the 1970s, a shift that has substantially reduced the economy’s vulnerability to oil price shocks.
Net Exporter Status: While the U.S. imported 36% of its oil in 1973, net import reliance peaked at 60% in 2006 before falling sharply due to the shale boom. By 2019, the U.S. became a net petroleum exporter, contrasting with the mid-2000s when it imported 12 million barrels per day.
Economic Efficiency: The U.S. economy is now less than one-third as oil-intensive as it was in the 1970s. This is driven by a structural shift toward services, improved fuel efficiency (vehicle mpg rose from 13.1 in 1975 to 27.1 in 2023), and the prohibition of petroleum in power plants via a 1978 law.
Domestic Production: Fracking rejuvenated domestic output, raising U.S. oil production from 5 million barrels a day in 2008 to 13.6 million barrels a day recently. This internal supply cushion means higher global prices no longer result in the same massive outflow of U.S. dollars or the severe stagflation experienced in the past.
IN A STATE THAT HAS CONSISTENT TEMPS DURING 1/3 OF THE YEAR AROUND ZERO OR BELOW.
BETCHA MOST OF THE HEAT IN THE STATE HAS AN PETROLEUM BASE.