The United States does not depend on OPEC any longer and in fact the US is a net energy exporter. If needed the US could be entirely self sufficient in terms of energy.
Europe chose a different path and now they’re beholden not only to OPEC but also to Russia.
However, energy is an international market and being “independent” is more of a political idea than something that could ever exist in reality.
Europe chose a different path and now they’re beholden not only to OPEC but also to Russia.
However, energy is an international market and being “independent” is more of a political idea than something that could ever exist in reality.