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Saudi Arabia’s place in the world oil market is threatened by unrestrained domestic fuel consumption. In an economy dominated by fossil fuels and dependent on the export of oil, current patterns of energy demand are not only wasting valuable resources and causing excessive pollution, but also rendering the country vulnerable to economic and social crises. This report explains why the need for change is urgent, and what options and challenges the Saudi government faces in trying to address the politically sensitive issue of domestic energy prices.