[Moonman62]

A theory I have, is the US is intent on paying what seems to be expensive prices today, buying overseas, to save our own hemisphere stocks for later. Smart plan, and allows for a very large strategic oil reserve.

What you're saying is unofficial policy according to what I've read.

[Professional]

And it only makes sense. Besides, oil gets any more expensive than now, the American farmer could plant bio crops. I’d assume that the break even point on that, is getting pretty close actually.