U.S. demand for fuels is fluctuating steadily, and could double by 1985. But domestic reserve is lagging. Our oil production has peaked and is easing , and natural gas is already scarce in some sections of the country. Coal is in available environmental trouble, construction of nuclear power sections is behind schedule, and any real help from synthetic fuels in ten to fifteen years away. Although over the next decade the burden will fall heavily on oil and natural gas. And the available elements of both have been declining as demand rises. Ironically, the resources are there, in the ground, if we aren't finding and developing them nearly fast enough.