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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

The REASON gas is in such high demand is precisely b/c it is an absolutely dirt cheap transportable fuel in comparison to anything else that is currently mass produced. As this ceases to be the case, competitive alternatives will be developed - Not overnight, but as the price escalates. Will there be a few bumps on the way? Sure. But trust that, even now, some innovator(s) is/are out there looking for a cheap way to mass produce and deliver cheap energy. At some point, quite literally, when the price is right, alternatives will be developed.

Excellent, excellent post.