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Old 07-28-2008, 10:11 AM
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Just curious how others feel the new President will affect gas prices. Do you think gas prices will go up or down if Obama or McCain are elected or have not affect at all?
 
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Old 07-28-2008, 11:00 AM
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It will be beyond his control until we are energy self-sufficient.

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Old 07-29-2008, 07:43 AM
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nuke China, India and other emerging countries that are raising the demand of oil.

and/or more drilling in the USA and investing in alternative fuel source.
 
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Old 07-29-2008, 07:52 AM
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and/or more drilling in the USA and investing in alternative fuel source.
In Oklahoma, there are independent wild-cat operations that are always looking for investors. If you have some 401k money, perhaps you might put your money in that market?

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GOOD LUCK!
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It comes down to supply and demand, basic economics. The president doesn't set gas prices, so it really doesn't make a difference. With that said, the left (Obama) is usually against drilling in ANWR and opening up refineries, which would help out down the road.
 
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... With that said, the left (Obama) is usually against drilling in ANWR and opening up refineries, which would help out down the road.
So do you have some 401k money to invest in oil exploration? There are a lot of wild cat drillers in Oklahoma who would love to form a partnership with you.

Bob Wilson
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 10:09 PM
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I can't imagine any President or Congress or Government having any immediate or short term impact on the price. In the end it is supply and demand....and a heavy dose of paranoid speculation thrown in.
 
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Old 08-07-2008, 05:58 AM
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i don't think its paranoid speculation that is involved. more like greedy speculation.

The only thing the President can do to help affect oil prices is to push others to change, he cannot do anything by actions. Releasing oil form Strategic Oil reserve is done by Congress and thats just a temp action. He cannot approve or disapprove new oil drilling or new refineries. He cannot implement new green energy initiatives.

Really he cannot do anything but talk about it.
 
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