What Would You Do If All The World's Oil Ran Out Today?

Question

This means all oil is gone. Look at the list of things made from oil.

Solvents

Diesel fuel

Motor Oil

Bearing Grease

Ink

Floor Wax

Ballpoint Pens

Football Cleats

Upholstery

Sweaters

Boats

Insecticides

Bicycle Tires

Sports Car Bodies

Nail Polish

Fishing lures

Dresses

Tires

Golf Bags

Perfumes

Cassettes

Dishwasher parts

Tool Boxes

Shoe Polish

Motorcycle Helmet

Caulking

Petroleum Jelly

Transparent Tape

CD Player

Faucet Washers

Antiseptics

Clothesline

Curtains

Food Preservatives

Basketballs

Soap

Vitamin Capsules

Antihistamines

Purses

Shoes

Dashboards

Cortisone

Deodorant

Footballs

Putty

Dyes

Panty Hose

Refrigerant

Percolators

Life Jackets

Rubbing Alcohol

Linings

Skis

TV Cabinets

Shag Rugs

Electrician's Tape

Tool Racks

Car Battery Cases

Epoxy

Paint

Mops

Slacks

Insect Repellent

Oil Filters

Umbrellas

Yarn

Fertilizers

Hair Coloring

Roofing

Toilet Seats

Fishing Rods

Lipstick

Denture Adhesive

Linoleum

Ice Cube Trays

Synthetic Rubber

Speakers

Plastic Wood

Electric Blankets

Glycerin

Tennis Rackets

Rubber Cement

Fishing Boots

Dice

Nylon Rope

Candles

Trash Bags

House Paint

Water Pipes

Hand Lotion

Roller Skates

Surf Boards

Shampoo

Wheels

Paint Rollers

Shower Curtains

Guitar Strings

Luggage

Aspirin

Safety Glasses

Antifreeze

Football Helmets

Awnings

Eyeglasses

Clothes

Toothbrushes

Ice Chests

Footballs

Combs

CD's & DVD's

Paint Brushes

Detergents

Vaporizers

Balloons

Sun Glasses

Tents

Heart Valves

Crayons

Parachutes

Telephones

Enamel

Pillows

Dishes

Cameras

Anesthetics

Artificial Turf

Artificial limbs

Bandages

Dentures

Model Cars

Folding Doors

Hair Curlers

Cold cream

Movie film

Soft Contact lenses

Drinking Cups

Fan Belts

Car Enamel

Shaving Cream

Ammonia

Refrigerators

Golf Balls

Toothpaste

Gasoline

Answer 1

I'd drive less -- but I can convert one of my vehicles to "bio-diesel" in about an hour, so I'd still be able to get around.



My home is already substantially "off the grid" -- I have solar panels and wind generators, and can run everything with the "grid" completely off.



Finally, your hypothetical is rather silly -- yes, oil is a limited resource. But we have a pretty good idea about how much remains in underground reserves, and there's enough even at our high rates of usage today to last several hundred more years at least.



peace.

Answer 2

Most people near urban centers would probably die within a few days or weeks, having the supply chain interrupted and whatever is left on your car's tank to try to get away via congested highways.



(Of course this assumes there is no gradual phase-out program an help from the government, i.e. oil becomes suddenly unavailable without warning.)

Answer 3

Just do every thing that the human civilization did 200 years ago ! In fact in many parts of the world people live a life with out the things you have listed.

Answer 4

Electric Car.

Answer 5

Since energy's becoming a lot more expensive I'd stop posting long lists of information people already know.

Answer 6

I will stop making love to the King of Saudi Arabia and I will start making love to you! LoL

Answer 7

Walk to work. Any hold onto any above items you mentioned since they would be in short supply.

Answer 8

movie film??? is that thing still used today?



l can live with Recycled Polymers

Answer 9

For a minute, I thought "Arwings" was in the list.

 

Answer 10

Substitute everything with beer. \m/

Answer 11

I wouldn't have to read stupid posts like this.

Answer 12

We'll find out in 12 years...!

Answer 13

I'd cook with butter . . . .

Answer 14

cry