Which describes the relationship between oil-producing middle eastern nations and the consumer states that consume their petroleum? a. consumer states often are dependent on mideast oil producers, but potential ties to terrorist groups are a disturbing possibility. b. the oil-producing nations wield absolute power over their overseas oil consumers, who have no alternative source of oil. c. oil-producing nations realize their economic interdependence with the consumer states and work together in harmony. d. because of the middle east’s instability, oil-consuming states are able to dictate policy regarding the oil-producing nations.