The recent gains by the Anti Gaddafi rebels mean that the opposition now controls much of the country's oil infrastructure. If there is a stalemate now then one might question the long term viability of Gaddafi's regime.
If, as the media would have us believe, that Gaddafi is heavily reliant on foreign mercenaries then it does not bode well for him that his enemies hold the economic cards. If this situation occurs then the international community will need to ensure that the roles of abuser and abused are not reversed. We can only hope that the situation is resolved one way or the other before too long.