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First, it was oil for lamps, and then oil for combustion engines, and then oil for domestic central heating systems, and then oil for everything! Since the early 1900s, our oil consumption has skyrocketed—think of the billions of cars on the road—and we have been practically throwing it away. Oil is great for heating and cooking, but how long will it last?

The oil tank is typically situated outside the home.

ADVANTAGES

• Though the initial setup costs are high, the system will last for a long time once it is in place.

• Oil is very convenient.

DISADVANTAGES

• You are at the mercy of the delivery truck; if it cannot reach you, you are in trouble.

• Supplies worldwide are dwindling and costs are spiraling upward.

• The potential for a future oil shortage is unsettling.

• You need to have a huge tank in your yard in which to store the oil.