American dependence on oil imports grew from 24% in 1970 to 65% by the end of 2005. Transportation has the highest consumption rates, accounting for approximately 69% of the oil used in the United States in 2006, and 55% of oil use worldwide as documented in the Hirsch report.
American dependence on oil imports grew from 24% in 1970 to 65% by the end of 2005 Transportation has the highest consumption rates accounting for approximately 69% of the oil used in the United States in 2006 and 55% of oil use worldwide as documented in the Hirsch report