https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/11/15/the-u-s-may-become-energy-independent-after-all/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 05:29:16 -0400<![CDATA[Together, rising oil production and shrinking demand should dramatically reduce U.S. imports, says the IEA. In 2011, they had already fallen to 9.5 million barrels a day, roughly half of U.S. consumption. But by 2035, the IEA expects net imports of only 3.4 million barrels a day. The decline is split roughly between higher production — including biofuels — and savings from greater fuel efficiency.]]>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:40:21 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/11/15/the-u-s-may-become-energy-independent-after-all-n97486