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Entries tagged with 'Gas prices'Exxon profit about average ...Re: "Oil price outrage," by Alan Holbrook, Friday Letters. So Exxon Mobil Corp. had a $14.83 billion third-quarter profit last year? That would be obscene if that were the profit of Exxon Mobil Texas, Exxon Mobil U.S. or even Exxon... Exxon's contributions to U.S.Re: "Oil price outrage," by Alan Holbrook, Friday Letters. The media and the administration have so demonized Big Oil from their bully pulpit that most Americans do not understand Big Oil at all. Exxon was not responsible for the run-up... Oil price outrageRe: "Price at pump near its high for year -- Oil prices also bounce back even as demand has remained soft," Tuesday Business. Exxon made a profit of $14.83 billion in the third quarter last year, with the help of... Commodity traders blamed for oil price swingsAll those people who said speculators drove the price of oil up in the last big spike are apparently right. Late last night, The Wall Street Journal reported: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission plans to issue a report next month... Cap and trade choicesA weakened cap-and-trade bill passed the House and faces possible Senate approval. If the bill passes, 10 years from now when oil prices are $300 per barrel, we can scale back cap and trade and drive our electric cars. If... The legislative session ends: Democrats can't have it both waysRe: "Final meltdown -- Senate's abrupt adjournment sets up possible special session -- Vote refused on keeping alive transportation, insurance departments," Tuesday news story. The story reports, "Senate Democrats blamed Republicans for trying to force a special session and avoiding... Fueled by skepticismRe: "Fueled by weaker dollar, oil prices take 9% jump -- Investors spur bounce amid hope economy has hit its bottom," Friday Business. After years of being told by the government, economists, the media and oil companies that oil prices... Chance to fund natural gasRe: "Gas tax hike naive," by Joel A. Julian, Friday Letters, and, "Yes, raise the gas tax," by Glen Jarboe, Wednesday Letters. When gas prices are at the $4 per gallon level, the price point where the consumer stops buying,... Gas tax hike naiveRe: "Yes, raise the gas tax," by Glen Jarboe, Wednesday Letters. If I read one more letter from someone who wants to raise gas taxes, I am going to scream. Who are these people? They evidently have more money than... Yes, raise the gas taxRe: "Next big idea to end gridlock: a per-mile fee -- Panel's unanimous plan is not as futuristic as it sounds, says Fred Hiatt," Monday Viewpoints. During the recent spike in gasoline prices, which came to over $5 a gallon... Drill, baby, drill?Re: "Low prices stall drilling for oil, gas -- Some experts warn cutbacks now will make recovery harder," Sunday news story. Since the price of gas is falling it appears drilling is not as profitable for the big oil companies... Déjà vu all over againRe: "Welcome back, trucks -- With gas prices down, small cars are losing favor with buyers," Sunday Business. Prius sales drop 35 percent -- other small cars are down 25 percent and Texas truck buyers are back at the first... Refinery strike -- Hooray Exxon?The major oil refineries in Houston and along the Gulf Coast are in intense union negotiations to avert a walkout of 24,000 workers. The walkout would shut down refineries and almost certainly lead to a big spike in prices at... Gas guzzlers are our faultDoesn't everyone realize that the car companies were building exactly what the public was asking for? Or is there a belief that Ford, GM and Chrysler were forcing people at gunpoint to purchase SUVs? Japanese and European companies were caught... Bush's gas price responsibilityRe: "Low prices, thanks to Bush ...," by Ted Gold, Saturday Letters. Mr. Gold credits George W. Bush for lower gas prices. If the president controls gas prices, why did Mr. Bush make them so high before he cut them... Low prices, thanks to Bush ...I've noticed gas prices are now below $1.70 per gallon in some areas. Just a few months ago we were going crazy with the prospect of gasoline priced at $5 per gallon. Great job, President George W. Bush! Why am... The uninformed see conspiraciesRe: "Why are gas prices down?" by Peter H. Daly, Wednesday Letters. If gas prices too high, some people blame a conspiracy. Gas prices falling must be proof of a conspiracy. Don't want to waste time learning about Iraq's 10-year... Stabilizing the economy (Topic of the Day)Black Friday, the high holy day of the cult of consumerism, is nearing, but with consumer credit stuck in stasis, is the biggest shopping day of the year going to be a dud? According to one of our sister blogs,... Why are gas prices down?Recently, I filled my tank at $1.91 a gallon. It's interesting that prices have plummeted just when the pro-oil George W. Bush-Dick Cheney administration is exiting, car sales are in the dump, the government is reassessing the automotive industry and... Hypermilers (Topic of the Day)I enjoyed the 1A story this morning on hypermilers -- who "use a variety of techniques to maximize fuel efficiency: airing the tires up to or beyond the recommended pressure; forgoing air conditioning; coasting whenever possible (sometimes with the engine... |