Our economy is a petroleum based economy. It has been since post WWII. Charging $20 per gallon for fuel is not going to change that.
USA may be petro-based, but many predict we will be near 3rd world if energy prices continue to rise unchecked.
Many business models are structured on low cost energy—diesel, gasoline, nat. gas. They cannot continue to participate in the economy if prices continue to rise unchecked. Same for commuters.
Some truckers have stated they cannot afford to stay in business if diesel goes past $7-$8, and many people cannot afford $10 gas—let alone $20./gallon gas to get to work, provide deliveries, etc.
Can it really be a petroleum based economy if no one can afford petroleum?
If you want to destroy our country, yes. That’s their plan.