Answer: The correct answer is : Consumer nations often depend on oil producers in the Middle East, but possible links with terrorist groups are a worrying possibility. Because of the instability in the Middle East, oil-consuming states can dictate policies regarding oil-producing nations. The oil producing countries exercise absolute power over foreign oil consumers who do not have an alternative source for oil procurement. The oil producing countries realize the economic interdependence that exists with the consuming nations and decide to work in complete harmony.