moving away from oil dependence; oil independence
Used in environmental, energy, and economic policy contexts to describe reducing or eliminating reliance on petroleum.
The spread of renewable energy is essential for realizing a society free from oil dependence.
The government announced new policies aimed at moving away from oil.
Compound of 脱 (だつ, 'de-', 'removal from') and 石油 (せきゆ, 'oil, petroleum').