Quote Originally Posted by Echonova View Post
Maybe, and this is a big maybe I know... If we pumped off of the oil reserves we have here, it would be cheaper. Now, this is where it gets really crazy. If the EPA/Feds would allow new refineries to be built, it might reduce the price further. ~GASP~ Alas, now by the time a refinery is built it will be too late to matter.

Now I work in the petroleum industry, so obviously all I want is to pollute the air and water to make a buck...
Well since you are in the industry I am sure you know the US is responsible for less than 8% of the world's crude oil production (reference: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)). Even if we doubled our production, consumers would probably hardly even notice the price impact especially as emerging countries like China and Brazil continue to use more and more. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with additional domestic oil production, but it simply wouldn't have that big of an impact on prices and blaming the price of gas on any American politician is just nonsense.