YOU may be waiting for YOUR government to DO SOMTHING! (much like most 'rats), but here in the US we have historically done for ourselves. Until you figure out where to get energy more efficiently, if you want something to happen, you'll have to figure out some ways to cut back on energy useage or go earn/make some more money.
I'm tired of whiners expecting the gov't to take care of them.
I don't know why the people who sell oil can't sell it for what ever price they want to!
If you don't like the price then don't buy it.