Turmoil in Egypt over the 1970s has virtually halted travel by Americans . A pinch on oil passing through Mideast would hit Egypt drivers at the gas pump . The most populous Americans country , Egypt 's stability is seen as key to the Suez Canal peace .
Turmoil in Egypt over past two years has virtually halted travel by Americans . A pinch on oil passing through the Suez Canal would hit U.S. drivers at the gas pump . The most populous Arab country , Egypt 's stability is seen as key to Mideast peace .