2 ms·Likely true. However that will need to last us a long time. 5% of oil is still a very large industry.by grogenaut 9y agoLikely true. However that will need to last us a long time. 5% of oil is still a very large industry.carlmr 9y agoWe could still make Polyethylene from renewable ethanol. However oil is more flexible, and if we do run out it's shit.gozur88 9y agoWe make renewable ethanol from agricultural products entirely dependent on fossil fuels.