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Introduction
With the price of gasoline approaching $4 a gallon, no wonder the
soaring prices of fuel are such a hot topic these days. Some say there
is plenty of oil and that prices should go down, while others maintain
that the end of oil is near and the need for alternative fuels is
imminent. The links below will help you develop an informed opinion.
Web Links
Informational
US Environmental Protection Agency - Fuel Information:
epa.gov/otaq/gasoline.htm
US Federal Government - Energy & Fuel:
www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Environment_Agriculture/Energy.shtml
Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
www.dot.state.wi.us/
US Department of Transportation:
www.dot.gov/
Fuel Pricing
Fuel Economy: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/gasprices/
About the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax –WI: www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/ise/mofuel.html
Compare gas taxes across the US:
www.wisconsingasprices.com/tax_info.aspx
Oil
Energy Information Administration - Oil Market Basics: www.eia.doe.gov/pub/oil_gas/petroleum/analysis_publications/oil_market_basics/default.htm
Alternative Fuels
Alternative Fuel:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_fuel
Hybrid cars: www.hybridcars.com/
Ethanol Facts:
www.ethanolfacts.com/
National Biodiesel Board:
www.biodiesel.org/
Renewable Fuels Association: www.ethanolrfa.org/
Fuel In the News
"The Misdirected Energy Debate" by Warren Brown Source: The Washington Post, August 10, 2008
“Americans look for ray of hope in economic gloom”
hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/ECONOMY?SITE=KING&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Source: Associated Press, July 29, 2008
“Fuel
price hikes squeeze farmers at local markets”
Source: Associated Press, July 28,
2008
“Destination
retailers feel gas price pinch”
hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/D/DESTINATION_SHOPPING?SITE=VOICESD&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Source: Associated Press, July 25,
2008
“$4 a gallon
not the end of rising gas prices”
www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-sun-gas-prices-no-letup-may18,0,6879387.story
Source:
Chicago Tribune, May 18, 2008 |