It was only a couple of weeks ago that Brazil reported that they'd discovered an off shore oil field that rivaled that of Saudi Arabia's, why hasn't that brought oil prices down?  Millions more people are conserving more electricity lately, why hasn't that brought oil prices down?  Millions more people are driving hybrids, or other alternative fuel vehicles lately, why hasn't that brought oil prices down?  If the news reports are correct, it's because the Chinese and Indian economies are growing so quickly, that they're using more oil.  Unlike the Germans, another huge importer to the U.S., who are doing more than most to lower their use of the black muck.  That should send a loud message to the U.S. consumers, those who have a conscience, stop buying Chinese, and Indian made products.  Let's start demanding to know more about the companies that make our products.  Work conditions, and emission output!  This is the information age people, but you have to put your money where your mouth is.