What effect does the military have on rising gas prices?

Our military is the leading consumer of gasoline in the world. What effect does there military operation have on rising gas prices? What would happen to gas prices if we ceased, or dramatically cut back, military actions in Iraq?What effect does the military have on rising gas prices?Prices would increase since uncertainty drives the oil barrel prices. Besides, the majority of fuel the military uses is low grade bottom of the barrel stuff that is never converted into consumer type fuel.