I know this is a favorite conspiracy among internet commenters for whatever reason, but the petrodollar conspiracy is a myth.
Wait. What? He called it a monopoly, not a conspiracy...
The United States is also the worlds largest manufacturer, surpassing the next five manufacturers combined in total output.
Wait. What? The US is a net importer, no one voluntarily builds manufacturing in the US...
It is also the world's historically most stable currency, making it very attractive for sovereign reserve funds.
Wait. What? We inflate money supply like sex toys, devaluing the dollar constantly. Almost any commodity is more stable than the dollar, unless you measure it against the dollar...
Source: I'm taking honors economics in high school right now.
OH!! hahahaha you had me going. Ok you got me.