Is it possible that the export ban is a violation of the NAFTA agreement?
Actually, exporting to Canada is one of the easiest export licenses to get. In some parts of the US, that is the closest refinery. I don’t think there is much call for crude oil export to Mexico, but it has happened a few times.
Crude Oil Exports by Destination
http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_move_expc_a_EPC0_EEX_mbblpd_m.htm
Notes: Crude oil exports are restricted to: (1) crude oil derived from fields under the State waters of Alaska’s Cook Inlet; (2) Alaskan North Slope crude oil; (3) certain domestically produced crude oil destined for Canada; (4) shipments to U.S. territories; and (5) California crude oil to Pacific Rim countries. Totals may not equal sum of components due to independent rounding.
http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_move_exp_dc_nus-z00_mbblpd_a.htm
As the price of oil keeps going down, it keeps climbing here in commifornca! It is around 3.40 a gallon at 47 dollars a barrel. Just wait until it goes back to 100 dollars a barrel. Gas will be 7 bucks a gallon here in communistfornia!.