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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT
So we build more refineries. ...which creates more jobs...which stimulates the economy. Hmmm....seems like a win/win situation, no?
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True, except for the environmentalists... They don't quite see it that way.
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Originally Posted by Kyle2k
I am all for more refineries, the problem is, even if they started building them this year it would be 10 or more years before we would see a difference at the pump and the cost to build them would probably drive gas prices higher. Furthermore, companies won't be in a hurry and they'll make all the excuses everyone that supports them seem to make, which will cause delays that only help them- not the consumer. The reason: they have us right where they want us and they will take advantage of us as long as they can.
Not such a win, win now is it?
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Awwww come on Kyle, That's a little defeatist. Just cus it may take a while doesn't mean we shouldn't get started. Ethanol isn't right around the corner either, but we should still pursue it.
The only organization that doesn't want refineries is the U.S. government. I'm basing that on the fact that the green movement has successfully scared our gov away from building new ones. The last refinery was built in 1978 I believe. All the oil companies want new refineries so they can get a larger market share. if we can refine more gas then we can increase demand causing OPEC to increase supply with less stockpiles and therefore get more gas on the market at cheaper prices. The current system is bottle-necked. It's kinda like driving an SS or Z28 (whatever your preference) Camaro on a crowded 2 lane road with a 45mph speed limit. It really doesn't matter how many Camaros you cram on that road you're only gonna go the speed limit. We need to build some 8 lane highways (refineries) to get them where they need to go in more volume.