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Friday, August 17, 2012

Why US gas prices are climbing again

Refinery issues disrupt supply:
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2012/08/13/fuel-prices-spike-following-chevron-fire/

US drought affects ethanol production:
http://www.theworld.org/2012/08/in-face-of-drought-un-asks-us-to-suspend-biofuel-mandate/



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