Americans live in a heavy indebted society, and have the least amount of savings of any civilized country. If the price of fuel escalates to the level other countries are paying, I believe we Americans will be in much worse shape than those in other countries, because of our massive debt load. It's a legal club where all people can come together and help each other financially. If we, the people, don't band together we will not weather the storm brought on by the greed of the people who control the energy of planet.
Money brings power and power brings control.
When the elite rich control you and your children, then it will be too late. You need to become a member now, so we can become strong through numbers. Never has there been a more true statement. As we Americans become more and more indebted financially, the more control people have over us. There is a reason.