There are alteratives out there for fuel. But we as americans try to go with the least expensive. That is why at one time we drilled our own oil. Because what we got from the middle east was cheaper so we stopped drilling. Not so any more. If you want to become independent of the middle east... get out your pocket books. I do hope we find alterative sources that will remain a value we all can afford. That will be the answer and whoever comes up with solutions will be rich.