Originally posted by MxRacerCam: it's unlikely the gov't will do anything to stimulate new refinery construction unless gas prices become such a problem that they seriously start effecting our economy.
I think it's already there. The latest 50% increase is posing a real hardship for many people.
What I don't understand is what refining shortages have anything to do with the unrefined crude oil. It would be like increasing the price of wheat because there aren't enough ovens to bake bread.
That said, the e.p.a. needs to be circumvented because more refineries are needed for national security.
