U.S. Reliance On Saudi Oil Is Growing Again

U.S. Reliance On Saudi Oil Is Growing Again
In this photo released by Saudi Press Agency, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, attends the Organization of Islamic Conference in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. The king hosted the conference, a body of 57 member states, which agreed to discuss suspending Syrias membership. (AP Photo/Saudi Press Agency) EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES
In this photo released by Saudi Press Agency, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, attends the Organization of Islamic Conference in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. The king hosted the conference, a body of 57 member states, which agreed to discuss suspending Syrias membership. (AP Photo/Saudi Press Agency) EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES

HOUSTON — The United States is increasing its dependence on oil from Saudi Arabia, raising its imports from the kingdom by more than 20 percent this year, even as fears of military conflict in the tinderbox Persian Gulf region grow.

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