I could not in good conscience make a decision about the oil taxes without knowing the gas pipeline terms that have been agreed between the producers and the administration.

It is certainly strange but unfortunate for Alaskans because the difference is minute and the oil companies must be ecstatic.

It's clear price gouging, ... The oil companies are gouging the American citizenry aggressively, relentlessly, and without any sense of conscience whatsoever.

Advances in science and current production methods are enhancing the output levels of our petroleum resources. As little as ten years ago, tight oil or shale oil, were not even considered a part of a nation’s stated reserves. These newer technologies are giving the oil and gas industry a new face.

There is good news in sight but there are some dark clouds on the horizon,

Anyone who wants to cut taxes on energy as an answer to higher oil prices has already lost, ... You would be opening your national budget to OPEC and the oil industry.