As long as we have ground wars, we'll have demand for oil (i.e. gasoline). As an energy source, stored gasoline is far more modular and transportable than anyth

As long as we have ground wars, we'll have demand for oil (i.e. gasoline). As an energy source, stored gasoline is far more modular and transportable than anything requiring the electric grid. Consequently, it is easier to defend and remains the ideal energy solution for supply lines in battle. As long as we have air wars, we'll also have demand for oil. The logistics of moving an airforce around the world require floating airfields doubling as standalone fueling stations. How efficient would solar need to be for an aircraft carrier + all of its planes to run on solar? As long as we have wars fought on the open seas... you get the idea. Oil, as a power source, moves quite easily and this cannot be ignored, strategically. Militaries and governments know this. As long as we have physical borders that need to be defended, we'll have a demand for oil.