Gas prices rose for the ninth straight day Sunday. The average price for a gallon of gasoline is now $3.83 — not that far from July 2008’s record high of $4.11. In fact, gas prices are already more than $4 a gallon in seven states. As gas prices have risen, they’ve also increasingly become a touchy political talking point. This week President Obama is setting off on a four state tour to promote and defend his energy policies. He'll stop in Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oklahoma.
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Obviously because oil is shipped via ocean-going vessel, and refining massive amounts in a land-locked area would make 0 sense.
The only person dumber than Gingrich is the person who believes Gingrich when he says he can lower the price of gasoline. You can pump until you're blue in the face and the price of crude will still follow the quantum mechanical world of commodities and speculation. It's the belief that oil may or may not run out that dictates prices. The guy who can help make every home a solar battery and every sports car over 50 MPG (without getting into people's personal lives) has my vote.
If I were an oil company looking to unseat an American president that encouraged alternative energy policies, I would raise the price of gas.
If I were a public radio producer, wanting to promote the re-election campaign of Barack Obama, I'd ask myself, "What is on the White House's agenda this week?" (Answer; the President's ideas on gasoline prices and energy policy), and "How can I assist the Obama campaign in getting out its chosen message?" (Answer; do a friendly and helpful interview with a supportive Democratic congressman, to amplify the White House message.)
Regarding the Keystone pipieline: Why don't they build an oil refinery at the US/Canadian border instead of piping it all the way across the country? It would still create jobs with far less of an environmental impact.
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