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Bush to Suspend Oil Reserve Deposits By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer
10 minutes ago
President Bush moved Tuesday to temporarily halt deposits to the nation's strategic petroleum reserve, making more oil available for consumer needs while seeking to relieve pressure on pump prices.
Bush also announced steps to ease environmental standards governing fuel grades.
The moves came as political pressure intensified on Bush to do something about gasoline prices that are expected to stay high throughout the summer.
Bush said the nation's strategic petroleum reserve had enough fuel to guard against any major supply disruption over the next few months.
"So, by deferring deposits until the fall, we'll leave a little more oil on the market. Every little bit helps," he said.
The reserve holds 685 million barrels, available for use in an emergency.
Bush also called on oil companies, which are enjoying record profits, to increase their investments in alternate sources of oil.
During the last few days, Bush asked his Energy and Justice departments to open inquiries into whether the price of gasoline has been illegally manipulated, said White House press secretary Scott McClellan.
It's unclear what impact, if any, Bush's investigation would have on prices that are near or at $3 a gallon or more. Asked if Bush had any reason to suspect market manipulation, McClellan responded, "Well, gas prices are high right now, and that's why you want to make sure there's not."
Republicans who control Congress have become concerned that the high cost of filling up could become a problem for them in the November elections. Polls suggest that voters favor Democrats over Republicans on the issue, and Bush gets low marks for handling gasoline prices.
The administration sent letters Tuesday to state attorneys general urging them to vigorously enforce state law "against any anticompetitive, anticonsumer conduct in the petroleum industry."
"Consumers around the nation have expressed concerns about what they have perceived as anticompetitive or otherwise unfair conduct by the world's major oil companies," said Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras. Their letter said federal agencies had substantially increased efforts to monitor, detect and prevent any violations of the law.
House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., urged Bush in a letter Monday to order a federal investigation into any gasoline price gouging or market speculation.
"There is no silver bullet," Frist said Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America," but "we need to make sure that any efforts at price-gouging be addressed and addressed aggressively." Meanwhile, Frist said, consumers should take steps to conserve gasoline — drive at slower speeds, tune up car engines for maximum efficiency and carpool.
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada dispatched his own letter, calling for a multi-pronged approach to restrain gas prices. Among the steps were swift enactment of anti-price gouging legislation, an appeal to oil companies to refrain from further price increases, use of more alternative fuels and increased attention to existing fuel-saving laws and regulations.
Bush has said consistently that gas prices are high because global demand is rising faster than global supply and that the problem cannot be solved overnight.
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10 minutes ago
President Bush moved Tuesday to temporarily halt deposits to the nation's strategic petroleum reserve, making more oil available for consumer needs while seeking to relieve pressure on pump prices.
Bush also announced steps to ease environmental standards governing fuel grades.
The moves came as political pressure intensified on Bush to do something about gasoline prices that are expected to stay high throughout the summer.
Bush said the nation's strategic petroleum reserve had enough fuel to guard against any major supply disruption over the next few months.
"So, by deferring deposits until the fall, we'll leave a little more oil on the market. Every little bit helps," he said.
The reserve holds 685 million barrels, available for use in an emergency.
Bush also called on oil companies, which are enjoying record profits, to increase their investments in alternate sources of oil.
During the last few days, Bush asked his Energy and Justice departments to open inquiries into whether the price of gasoline has been illegally manipulated, said White House press secretary Scott McClellan.
It's unclear what impact, if any, Bush's investigation would have on prices that are near or at $3 a gallon or more. Asked if Bush had any reason to suspect market manipulation, McClellan responded, "Well, gas prices are high right now, and that's why you want to make sure there's not."
Republicans who control Congress have become concerned that the high cost of filling up could become a problem for them in the November elections. Polls suggest that voters favor Democrats over Republicans on the issue, and Bush gets low marks for handling gasoline prices.
The administration sent letters Tuesday to state attorneys general urging them to vigorously enforce state law "against any anticompetitive, anticonsumer conduct in the petroleum industry."
"Consumers around the nation have expressed concerns about what they have perceived as anticompetitive or otherwise unfair conduct by the world's major oil companies," said Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras. Their letter said federal agencies had substantially increased efforts to monitor, detect and prevent any violations of the law.
House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., urged Bush in a letter Monday to order a federal investigation into any gasoline price gouging or market speculation.
"There is no silver bullet," Frist said Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America," but "we need to make sure that any efforts at price-gouging be addressed and addressed aggressively." Meanwhile, Frist said, consumers should take steps to conserve gasoline — drive at slower speeds, tune up car engines for maximum efficiency and carpool.
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada dispatched his own letter, calling for a multi-pronged approach to restrain gas prices. Among the steps were swift enactment of anti-price gouging legislation, an appeal to oil companies to refrain from further price increases, use of more alternative fuels and increased attention to existing fuel-saving laws and regulations.
Bush has said consistently that gas prices are high because global demand is rising faster than global supply and that the problem cannot be solved overnight.
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Energy Department: http://www.doe.gov
Justice Department: http://www.usdoj.gov
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feederband wrote:CajunMama wrote:Let's keep it at reporting prices at the gas tank guys. Thanks.
Do you want us to start another thread on why the gas prices are the way they are...?
That would be better - HOWEVER, Cajunmama was also trying to make sure the "discussion" doesn't become too heated - if you know what I mean.
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Stephanie wrote:feederband wrote:CajunMama wrote:Let's keep it at reporting prices at the gas tank guys. Thanks.
Do you want us to start another thread on why the gas prices are the way they are...?
That would be better - HOWEVER, Cajunmama was also trying to make sure the "discussion" doesn't become too heated - if you know what I mean.
I know what your trying to do but I think this is a good thread to report oil prices or things that might be happening in areas of the world that would reflect on gas prices and then watch the prices go up or down in your area ....
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Map of State by State gas prices
Above is a map where you can see how the prices at the pump are.Click right side of mouse to move the map.
Above is a map where you can see how the prices at the pump are.Click right side of mouse to move the map.
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cycloneye wrote:Map of State by State gas prices
Above is a map where you can see how the prices at the pump are.Click right side of mouse to move the map.
Interesting that it's quite a bit cheaper in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.
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