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What is the primary concern raised regarding the approaching peak in oil production?
What is the primary concern raised regarding the approaching peak in oil production?
The primary concern is that oil will become much more expensive and there will be supply problems as demand increases.
How have oil revenues impacted the Middle East region?
How have oil revenues impacted the Middle East region?
Oil revenues have resulted in huge trade imbalances in the Middle East region.
Which countries or regions does the United States import oil from?
Which countries or regions does the United States import oil from?
The United States imports oil from Venezuela, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Canada, and Europe.
What is the significance of peak oil for exporting nations?
What is the significance of peak oil for exporting nations?
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What proportion of the world's oil production is exported?
What proportion of the world's oil production is exported?
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What is the key question regarding oil production and consumption?
What is the key question regarding oil production and consumption?
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How much time is left to adjust to a post-petroleum era?
How much time is left to adjust to a post-petroleum era?
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What milestone in oil consumption are we approaching?
What milestone in oil consumption are we approaching?
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What is the current ratio of oil consumption to new oil discoveries?
What is the current ratio of oil consumption to new oil discoveries?
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What are some potential challenges associated with the transition to a post-petroleum era?
What are some potential challenges associated with the transition to a post-petroleum era?
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