We don't actually import much oil at all from the Middle East. Neither does the States.
In fact, up until 5 years ago, we were a net oil exporter. Most of our imports come from Norway and Russia.

Middle Eastern interference from the West has nothing to do with oil concerns.
( Kroney, Fri 14 Oct 2011, 13:17, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

Yeah, that's what THE MAN wants you to think.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 14 Oct 2011, 13:18, Reply)

Actually, THE MAN would rather have us believe the opposite.
Makes it easier to justify regime changes, innit?
( Kroney, Fri 14 Oct 2011, 13:20, Reply)

In fact, not only do we not import much oil from the Middle East
but it's because they produce the wrong sort of oil. Heavy crude, which we have limited use for.
( Kroney, Fri 14 Oct 2011, 13:28, Reply)

true dis, our petrochemical refineries are built for brent crude.
however, we don't usually import oil, more the refined products I think, so it's a bit of a moot point.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Fri 14 Oct 2011, 13:42, Reply)