The true cost of oil earth to bowser is about 15 USD
Yes, no argument there.
Yes - Oil is a geopolitical tool and its price is manipulated.
Absolutely no argument there.
You will go MAD before you understand the Geopolitical/banking/economic/foreign policy underworld.
May we ask as to the source of your information that may give us all comfort? Is there some insight you can share, rather than a simple "trust me"?