The Saudis were part of the ME scam that cost all Americans trillions (and it was trillions) during the high inflation / high interest / stagflation period of 1960s-80. Didnt they escalate the energy shortage and gas lines that accompanied the Israeli wars in that time frame?
I remember how annoyed my late husband was that he had to pay more for gas and a 25 mile round trip work drive. I decided to employ the art of the deal and sell homemade sandwiches car window to car window, to cover his extra cost, at the gas station across the road and make a little money besides.