less expensive – per gallon, yes. But organic fuel is also less efficient, so getting from point A to point B can cost just as much money if you get it from a pump.

Frees us from dependence on middle east oil – only if we can start producing it in serious quantities.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m totally with you on this, we need to start getting off of petrol. But we also need to realize that it’s going to take time and a significant investment by our government to help car and oil companies get us there. The only way that’s going to happen is if we pressure our elected officials to make it happen, and continue to pressure them after the current gas crisis starts to fizzle.