As has been stated by others, the current issue... "conspiracy"... if you prefer that term... is that the rate of consumption of energy in the African/middle east countries that are experiencing turmoil has surpassed the rate of resource exploitation.

That is the "real" conspiracy.

Please comment, rate, and pin.

A look at petroleum exports:

[link to www.crudeoilpeak.com]

A look at overall consumption:

[link to www.crudeoilpeak.com]

Data for Egypt:

[link to www.crudeoilpeak.com]