We don't have to supply oil for our own needs. Petroleum is a worldwide commodity. All we have to do is increase production marginally, and the price comes down.
BTW, There is a LOT of oil in ANWR, despite what the Democrats wish. There is a lot of oil off the coast of California and Florida, and in the Gulf, too. The ecoweenies prevent us from getting it.
In a way, it's good --- we'll use up all the cheaper ME oil that the rest of the world has access to first.
They waste it on their various schemes.
Then we use our own whilst China and the rest freeze.
Agree, every drop matters at this point...This ANWR blockage has been going on for a decade. Clinton vetoed drilling there twice in the mid 90's. The Dems should be burned at the stake for this.
Isn't there just 1 year of oil in ANWAR?