What would happen if the world’s oil ran out? We’ve all heard the doomsday predictions, but what would actually happen if our reliance on oil ended? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the possible consequences of an oil shortage and explore ways to prepare for a potential energy crisis.

Though it’s a topic frequently discussed in the media, many people don’t really understand what a future without oil would mean for their lives. Oil powers most of our transportation methods and gives us the energy we need to heat our homes and fuel industry – if it ran out tomorrow, life as we know it would come to a standstill.

We’ll Have To Find New Ways To Generate Energy

Oil is used to produce all kinds of energy – from petrol and diesel for vehicles, to heating oil and gas for our homes. Oil generates nearly 50% of the world’s electricity , so if it had no impact on our economy, we’d have to scrap everything that runs off of oil or petrol. That means no more cars, trucks, planes or ships to get us around. Oil is also used in the chemical industry – medications, medications and nutriments are all produced with it. Without it, these industries would have to shut down too. Oil has also been vital for the production of fertilizer – without oil-based chemical substances, farming would be difficult. Oil power provides more than half of the energy used by the agriculture, construction and mining industries. Oil is used to create plastics – meaning that almost everything we own would end up in a landfill if it weren’t for oil. Nothing that’s made today could withstand the test of time without plastic parts or chemical compounds. Oil is also used in the production of clothing, shoes and even some kinds of food!

A lot of modern technology depends on oil or petrochemical products too. Oil powers our manufacturing facilities which means no more electronics, machinery or appliances of any kind. Oil is used to make medicine, so if it ran out tomorrow we’d have to return to the Dark Ages. Oil shortage would mean no computers, cell phones or televisions either – meaning that most of us could lose touch with friends and family members instantly. Oil is also used in the production of fabrics for clothing, so without it we’d have no clothes!

The demand for oil would skyrocket if it ran out tomorrow, so the cost would be astronomical. It would have a terrible knock on effect with our economy, creating inflation so high that it would lower our standard of living immediately. Oil is used to transport most foodstuffs, so if it ran out tomorrow we’d have no more fresh fruit or vegetables – unless you grew your own! Oil is also vital in the construction of houses and buildings – steel beams are held up by concrete which uses oil as one of its components. Oil is also used to create medicines, so if it ran out tomorrow we’d have no more antibiotics or medication of any kind. Oil is primarily used as transportation fuel, so without oil-run transport, the economy will almost certainly collapse. Oil also gives us power for heat and electricity, so if it ran out tomorrow we would freeze in the dark! Oil is used to produce vapour for cigarette lighters, so if it ran out tomorrow smokers the world over would have to give up their habit. So we pretty much depend on oil for most of our everyday needs.

We’ll Have To Battle Oil Shortages

Oil is found in only a few places on Earth, so if it ran out tomorrow we would need to find new sources of energy pretty quickly. Oil reserves are not distributed evenly throughout the world – some countries have a lot of it, others none at all. Oil is concentrated in just a few places, so those who rely on oil for their economy will lose out if the worst happens. Oil shortages would also cause political tension between countries who rely on it and those that don’t.

So what types of alternative energy can we use?

1/ Oil can be replaced with biofuels

2/ Oil power stations could be shut down and resources spent on the development of solar, wind, wave and geothermal energy instead.

3/ Oil pipelines could be made too small to make oil affordable anymore

4/ Oil drills could be closed down in favour of new battery-powered cars

5/ Oil-producing countries could be left to produce oil without being under pressure from other nations.

The possibility of an oil-less future should be taken seriously. While it’s difficult to predict exactly how life will change, we can take steps now to prepare for a world without oil. It’s important to start planning for this now, before it’s too late. We encourage you to think about what changes you need to make in your own life and the lives of those around you to ensure a smooth transition into a post-oil world.