Until the united states is self - sufficient in oil production, what impact do international events have on the price we pay at the pump? select all correct anwers. -higher global demand creates increase in price at the pump. -lack of an increase in proven reserves of oil fields keeps oil somewhat scarce, and prices high. -disasters at refineries increase price at the pump. -new technologies in alternative fuels offer choices for scarce dollars. -terrorism and wars near oil fields in south west asia raise the cost of oil per barrel.