Why does fossil fuel use in the United States make the U.S. vulnerable to the political wishes of foreign countries?

The United States has relied on petroleum imported from other countries, so decisions by foreign governments and suppliers can affect the supply and price of fuel available to Americans. That dependence can make the U.S. vulnerable to their political choices. The answer is “The US imports much of its petroleum from foreign countries which set the prices.”

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