The USofA needs energy. We have enormous quantities of energy within our own borders and territorial waters. We are kept from accessing it by a consortium of left-wing ecotards and career politicians. I rather suspect that the cost of energy will in fact be higher 10 years hence if we don't begin working to increase supply.
It's called the law of supply and demand, Mika.
Don't confuse them with the details. It messes up their narrative.