In an unprecedented turn of events, a consortium of extraterrestrials has been apprehended while clandestinely swapping the planet’s fossil fuels with a substance that has left many puzzled and rather moisturized: organic avocado oil. A collaborative task force composed of various space agencies and environmentally conscious grandmothers caught the slick-handed aliens in the act late last night.

The intergalactic visitors, hailing from the star system Guacarak, confessed that their mission was to stealthily substitute all of Earth’s oil reserves with a more eco-friendly alternative, stating that they couldn’t bear to watch Earth continue on its smoky path of self-destruction.

The aliens, who resemble oversized kitchen blenders with googly eyes, explained that they meant no harm. “We noticed your fascination with avocados,” said Xreeplok, the leader of the group known universally for their complex names and superior pressed oil techniques. “It seemed like a natural choice given the Millennials and their nonstop obsession with avocados on toast.”

A side effect of the alien intervention has been the sudden disappearance of avocados from supermarket shelves worldwide, sparking a global culinary crisis and a severe drop in brunch photos on Instagram. Governments have been quick to assure the public that there’s no need to panic, although some avocado aficionados have expressed dismay at the drastic drop in their dietary aesthetic.

Not all responses have been negative, however. Climate activists and mythical hipster utopians have celebrated what they’re calling Operation Slick Green Planet. “I knew aliens were out there, but I never expected them to tackle climate change,” said Luna Sunflower, a local avocado-toast influencer from Portland. “I always thought they’d just abduct cows.”

While the sudden shortage of traditional fossil fuels might have been cause for economic concern, oil companies have pivoted faster than a TikTok dance routine. Petro-powered vehicles are being retrofitted for the viscous goodness of cold-pressed avocados, leading to sleek marketing campaigns like “Guac your world” and “Avocaddy.”

In a strange twist, car interiors have become noticeably more fragrant, reminiscent of a Sunday brunch after-party. Drivers across the globe are reporting unprecedented skin hydration levels simply by gripping their steering wheels. One auto manufacturer plans to launch a range of skincare products exclusively for guacamole-powered cars.

Economists are cautiously optimistic. “The sudden plunge in greenhouse gas emissions, coupled with the rise in diner well-being and moisturized citizens, might actually pull us back from the brink of ecological disaster,” noted Dr. Sandra Toastwhisper of the Global Calculation League.

With the dust settling — or should we say, the oil slick receding — Earth finds itself in a weirdly fortunate position. There’s more work to be done figuring out what this means for other sectors—chocolate, perhaps? As we speculatively wonder what interstellar allies might opt for cacao, one thing is clear: we owe a debt of gratitude to our green-thumbed guests from Guacarak, who came for the avocados and stayed for the planet.

So the next time you enjoy a creamy, vibrant avocado slice, just remember: it might be saving the world—one toast at a time.