Its not just our economy that is run on oil, the entire planets economy is driven by oil. People hear oil and think of gas, diesel, oil for their engine, and other forms of fuel. But there are literally MILLIONS of products on the shelves right now that are made from oil. MILLIONS!
Good point. My understanding is that 45% of the oil used in the U.S. is used in the form of refined gasoline. The other 55% is used as diesel fuel, aviation fuel, lubricants, plastics, etc.