Originally Posted by BlueHeronFan

Do not forget the 6 month ban on any new drilling in the US. That is one direct cause of some of the increase cost. Obama goes to Brazil and congratulates them on their oil production and then announces what a great customer the US is going to be to purchase their New oil.

Yes, Obama is directly the cause of some of the gas/oil increase. He wants it that way, as just another part of his central government plan. He can't help it. It's in his Marxist blood.