Obviously, the United States should be in a phase of precipitous falls in gasoline prices.
Yesterday was “Energy Freedom Day“, as the restrictions on offshore drilling disappeared with the new federal fiscal year.
“Drill Here! Drill Now! Pay Less!” 
There are no government restrictions in face of the Republican demands now.
No obstacles to the nirvana of economic boom times with offshore drilling leading to lower prices.
Let me know: How is their solution working in your neighborhood?
3 responses so far ↓
1 Turbonerd // Oct 2, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Actually, I did notice a slight drop in the price at the pump today.
I’m in Ohio, so I’m guessing that has more to do with the delivery difficulties in the SE states than with the expiry of the ban.
Still not near what they were the last time oil was this low.
2 Edgar // Oct 2, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Hello. My name is Edgar and I’m an editor at OpposingViews.com, the debate website. Since we both cover energy and environmental issues, I thought I’d drop you a note. I would’ve e-mailed you but I couldn’t find an address.
See, we’re currently having a discussion about whether or not the U.S. should allow offshore oil drilling. You can see it here:
http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-the-us-allow-offshore-oil-drilling
Although vetted experts are the ones doing the debating, anyone can contribute by choosing a side and posting comments about the experts’ arguments.
Check it out and, if you have the time, let me know what you think at eacosta@opposingviews.com
Thanks!
3 Walt // Oct 9, 2008 at 10:58 am
The price of oil has gone down over 40% since July. Why have gasoline prices only gone down about 12%?
We are being riped off even more now than before.