Which describes the relationship between oil-producing Middle Eastern nations and the consumer states that consume their petroleum?

Oil-producing nations realize their economic interdependence with the consumer states and work together in harmony.
Consumer states often are dependent on Mideast oil producers, but potential ties to terrorist groups are a disturbing possibility.
Because of the Middle East’s instability, oil-consuming states are able to dictate policy regarding the oil-producing nations.
The oil-producing nations wield absolute power over their overseas oil consumers, who have no alternative source of oil.

is the answer A?

2 answers

No.
B is the correct answer for anyone in the future.