This is another example of how government... and business... ignore each other and consumers pay and pay and pay. I'll just point out the highlights and you can follow the links.
- Until forced by public outcries, the Democratic-controlled Congress has steadfastly blocked more oil and natural gas exploration [restrict supply]
- T. Boone Pickens and Chesapeake Energy Corporation have been pushing for the expansion of compressed natural gas powered vehicles [increase demand]
- Homeowners will pay 21% more for heat this winter, report says
Now let's get to that logic about how Washington and Wall Street are going to get together and fix things for the taxpayers [Main Street]. And you wonder why people question the "bailout."
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