Refinery fire could hike gas prices

Contra Costa Times ^ | 8/25/5 | Rick Jurgens

[SmithL]

I wonder why our politicians don't cap the price of gasoline, like Hawaii's legislators did. That would fix ALL the problems.

[highlymotivated]

I would say building MORE refineries would be a better solution. You can have a lake of oil but if you only have 50% of the refinery capacity (est)that your country needs, it's trying to funnel Niagara Falls through a straw.

[frogjerk]

I wonder why our politicians don't cap the price of gasoline, like Hawaii's legislators did. That would fix ALL the problems.

That was sarcasm, right?

[SmithL]

Can't sneak one by you, huh?
; )

[CDHart]

Seems like there's been a lot of problems at refineries and chemical plants recently. Or should I just don my tinfoil hat?

Carolyn

[SmithL]

I would say building MORE refineries would be a better solution.

The local politicians in this refinery's area have passed enough restictions on building or upgrading refineries, that no one is willing to build or expand.

[garyhope]

When will we build new and more refineries? When will we drill in ANWAR?

When will we be realistic about the way the world really is? When will we be realistic about Islamofascism's war against Western civilization? When will we understand the world's leftist socialists war against us?

[American Quilter]

I think liberals should set a good example for the rest of us by not driving or riding in motorized vehicles any more.

[EagleUSA]

I would say building MORE refineries would be a better solution.
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The chances are slim. That would mean more supply and the oil companies might actually have to compete for your business -- AT THE PUMP !!! Don't hold your breath.

[Enterprise]

One possible scenario is that if gas prices are capped, gas companies won't ship products to Hawaii. Then, once people start seeing gas lines and shortages in Hawaii, the rest of the nation will panic, and perhaps sluggo Republicans will get off their butts.

[SmithL]

I was stationed in Hawaii during the great toilet paper shortage scare. The first rumor of a gas shortage will shut down the Islands altogether.

[No.6]

It's remarkable how many refinery accidents there've been of late.

[little jeremiah]

FYI again.

[podkane]

Seems like there's been a lot of problems at refineries and chemical plants recently. Or should I just don my tinfoil hat?

There also seems like no shortage of gasoline ... maybe those record oil profits become additive..

[kaktuskid]

It's remarkable how many refinery accidents there've been of late.

You have them when you have to run them full blast to meet demand!

[No.6]

Oo, I just re-read my post and it reads like I'm joining the tinfoil brigade. Sorry.

[The Foolkiller]

Somebody in another gas thread predicted it would be three dollars nationwide by labor day. He got jumped on /chastized by a whole bunch of people. Most laughed at him. Wonder if they're laughing now? It jumped to $2.69 here in northwest Ohio Thursday. Not too far to go, and they've got plenty of time.

[backhoe]

Somebody in another gas thread predicted it would be three dollars nationwide by labor day. He got jumped on /chastized by a whole bunch of people. Most laughed at him. Wonder if they're laughing now?

I started this post over a year ago-

Sticker Shock-$3 a gallon gas? Click the picture:

- and you'll notice the first reply is derisive.

As you say, who's laughing now? $2.59 a gallon at last fillup, and no end in sight. The ElCheapo ( yeah, right! ) down the street quit updating their price signs a couple of weeks ago-- guess they got tired of changing them every day.

[BurbankKarl]

Shell also had a problem...they are saying over $3 by Monday