If you think America gets most of its oil from Saudi Arabia or the Middle East, you are wrong. ExxonMobil ran an ad in yesterday's WSJ (12/10/08, A10-11) showing the sources of America's oil imports:55% = North American (includes Canada, Mexico)
16% = Africa
14% = Middle East
12% = South America (includes Venezuela)
The remaining 3% comes from Russia/Caspian, Europe, and Asia-Pacific (includes Indonesia).
Last time I checked, the top three suppliers of American oil were Canada, Mexico, and Venezuela.
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This is a fun and important topic to explore-
The Exxon Mobil ad was referring to the source of all US oil consumption (not just imports) since the US produces over a third of the oil we use.
Since Mexico production is in decline (see http://setenergy.org/2008/11/24/oil-decline-could-devastate-mexico/ ) they are actually the fourth largest source of imports after being 2nd a while back. Saudi Arabia and Venezuela have taken the 2nd and 3rd spot, respectively, in '08. For recent import data, you can go to:
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/pet_move_impcus_a2_nus_ep00_im0_mbblpd_m.htm
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Onwards to sustainability,
Dennis
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