Category Archives: US Oil

The Inflation Reduction Act Plan for Lowering US Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Another Science Magazine Breakthrough was the US passage of the Inflation Reduction act, which contains $369 billion over ten years for lowering US greenhouse gases.  One goal of the IRA is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions 40% from 2005 … Continue reading →

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My Midterm Election Opinions, Part II

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Election Opinions, Part II As usual, I will try to back up my opinions on the midterm election with facts.  Those who wish to continue living in their fact-free universe should not read any further.   The increases in crime … Continue reading →

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Democracy Survey Details of Countries of Current Concern

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

We go back to the International Democracy Survey of 2022 and focus in more detail on countries of current concern to understand how they have entrapped and suppressed their populations to live in dictatorships. The first two components are the … Continue reading →

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The Environmental Movement is Strong Even Without the EPA Climate Regulations

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

The Environmental Movement is Strong Even Without the EPA Climate Regulations First of all, the Obama Clean Power Plan program was already blocked by the courts, and President Biden had not yet proposed his regulations to get around this.  Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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The Segments and Measures of Inflation

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

The Ssgments and Measures of Inflation Unfortunately, the unjustified and illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the necessary isolation and sanctions on Russia have caused limited fossil fuel resources, and resulting inflation.  This will be compounded by a world … Continue reading →

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June Gasoline Cost is Inflating Over the Cost of Crude

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

June Gasoline Cost is $1.30 Per Gallon Over the Cost of Crude The June Short Term Energy Outlook and the June 10 Weekly Petroleum Status Reports by the EIA are now out.  They show increasing margins of the price of … Continue reading →

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Gasoline Profits Increased, but Price Decline Projected

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Gasoline Profits Increased, but Price Decline Projected We examine the gasoline data and predictions of the Energy Information Agency (EIA).  These show that the profit margin of wholesale gasoline over the price of crude now exceeds more than $1.20 per … Continue reading →

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Making American Gasoline Greater Again

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Making American Gasoline Greater Again I am not an oil expert, but I am trying to put together some factors which have appeared in the press to solve the rapidly increasing gasoline price inflation. The high price of gas may … Continue reading →

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California’s Oil Refinement, Imports, and Use

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

California’s Oil Refinement, Imports, and Use I am going to use a mix of numbers from recent years, which of course change from year to year with a fungible product like oil.  Costs don’t matter much since those thrifty days … Continue reading →

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US Petroleum Use, Production, and Import-Export from the EIA

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Dennis SILVERMAN

US Petroleum and Gasoline Use, Production, and Import-Export from the EIA.  The US EIA or Energy Information Administration clearly distinguishes between total Petroeum, and that which goes into gasoline.  This helps clear up some import-export and energy independence statements. In … Continue reading →

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