Sure burning oil is bad and not only because CO2, but also because of other more toxic gases it produces. The comment i was replying to, says that US producing

Sure burning oil is bad and not only because CO2, but also because of other more toxic gases it produces. The comment i was replying to, says that US producing more oil doesn't mean that more oil will be burnt in total, because others have to produce less in response, and saving oil for later would be better for those who save it. Even though i wish the second part was true, so that oil prices could go up reducing its usage, i have to admit that unfortunately, selling as much oil as possible while there is a demand for it, is the rational strategy for people who own the oil.