Yes America is addicted to Petroleum.
The Bush White House opposes a bill which would look into whether or not OPEC is gouging America saying that targeting OPEC investment in the United States as a source for damage awards "would likely spur retaliatory action against American interests in those countries and lead to a reduction in oil available to U.S. refiners." [1]
Want to Help end the addiction?
Then stop driving your car.
Take public transporation, a bike, horse or just plain old walk when ever possible.
Eat local food, only turn on the heater if the temp drops below 50, and teach your kids to do the same.
And if you must drive your car here are some tips for good drivers.[2]
The upside of gas prices' going up
While it's as fun as a sever beating there are some good things about gas prices going up though it's best not to share them with most people (don't you dare tell an Independent trucker driver you're glad gas prices are going up). Here's a list of ten of them. [3]