Product Description In 1998 the national price for a gallon of gasoline was $1.09. Why have oil and gas prices skyrocketed since 1998? Look what has happened in the last three years! The path we-re currently on will lead to price spikes, higher prices and "blood for oil" conflicts. Richard reveals: How U.S. energy policy affects foreign policy and the price you pay for oil and gasoline. Which oil companies do business with countries that support terrorists. How the oil industry functions How gas prices are set What is the relationship between producer, refiner, wholesaler and marketer Little-known ways oil companies collude and price fix to keep prices going higher What happened when Richard took on a big oil company with a lawsuit over their business practices? What do the -Big Five- oil companies have in common with Enron A plan for energy independence that would cut our reliance on foreign oil and lower prices The book is an in depth look at what is driving oil and fuel prices higher. Richard debunks many of the -Big Oil- excuses for higher prices and provides sound, bullet proof evidence and facts. |