There is no gas shortage...

At least this will drive the Demand for alternative energies. Especially since we have the technology TODAY to replace most uses of petrol.

yea, cause we just love paying for more expensive food.

How do you like 6$ a bushel for corn? How about food rationing? Guess what rationing is exactly what has started to happen IN THIS COUNTRY.

Food Rationing Confronts Breadbasket of the World - April 21, 2008 - The New York Sun

However I will say this. Ethanol has only pushed up the price of corn and products that are dependent on it. (such as beef, eggs, and anything else that uses corn feed) Other products are being bid up by speculators on the commodity market.

Oh, and here is some more on alternative (bio based) fuels...

The Clean Energy Scam