its funny how everything relates back to oil drilling, i've been in the business for 10 years now... i've seen business go up, then go down... yes the economy does heavily depend on oil. Sadly, i'm one of those people that is currently umemployed.. at the moment.. but I do have to explain that when the gas is increasing, it means we are drilling more, and it creates more jobs.. which in end boost the economy somewhat to a point.. Maybe not for everyone .