[CADude12]

Originally Posted by lotuseclat79

Getting More out of Crude.

An improved catalyst could help oil refineries get more gasoline out of a barrel of crude petroleum.

This might help the profit margin of the oil companies whom refine the crude, but I somehow doubt that the benefit would trickle down to the paying gasoline customer, but it would be interesting if the industry adopts this catalyst to see what the increase is regarding how it affects (decreases) the imported level of oil overall, i.e. to what percentage level does it have an impact.

-- Tom

Great article, Tom.

[lighthouse]

I endorse the Ormsby Gore attitude about Oil Politics - in that he'd rather the World wasn't run by it - but if we must why can't we at least use it to prevent rather than cause War?

[lotuseclat79]

US Dependency on Foreign Oil (Infographic) .

Until we find the renewables capable of replacing fossil fuels, oil and gas will remain the world's most important commodities, meaning the US will continue to import great volumes from overseas. But just how reliant is the US on the importing of foreign oil?



-- Tom

[lotuseclat79]

The Switch to Winter Gasoline and a Primer on Gasoline Blends.

Motorists can thank a mild hurricane season in the Atlantic for the lower gas prices, according to the American Automobile Association.

Other factors include the end of the summer driving season and a cheaper winter fuel mix.

Gas stations sell a special, more expensive fuel blend during the summer to cut down on smog during hot months. Stations nationwide will start selling a less-expensive winter fuel blend Friday, which could lead to even lower prices, analysts said.

So what does this mean, and why does it make winter gasoline less expensive?

-- Tom

[Couriant]

It's been about $2.41 here in AZ... $2.15 in VA.

[lotuseclat79]

Best and Worst Gas Prices.

Planning on traveling for the holidays? In the U.S., where you go will affect how expensive a trip by car may be. Here’s a look at where you’ll pay the most for a gallon of gas in the U.S. and the places where it’s cheap in comparison.

-- Tom

[Couriant]

can't see anything if there is a picture....

that's happened before with that site.

[lotuseclat79]

Hi Couriant,

What browser and add-ons are you using?

-- Tom

[Couriant]

FireFox. The only add-on that may affect it would be Ad-Block, but I have turned that off to confirm, still dont see it.

The other add-ons were added after the first time. (twitterbar, Chatzilla)

Edit: I figured out the problem. I did see it