Hurricane Ike didn’t wreak as much havoc on coastal refineries as originally feared, but several days of operation were still lost due to the forced shutdown.  This drop in gasoline supply went hand in hand with long lines at the gas pumps in several states.  Yet the hurricane alone didn’t cause these gas lines:  only [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2008
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Brian Kennedy (202) 434-820
6 Months, 40 Oversight Hearings, 160 Witnesses Sworn-in, But Zero New Supplies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Now adjourned for its Independence Day recess, the U.S. Congress has convened at least 40 hearings on the issue of skyrocketing energy prices in the first six months of 2008. At least 160 [...]