Energy Secretary Chu Admits Administration OK with High Gas Prices

March 1, 2012 · Filed Under FuelClinic, Fuels, LinkedIn, News & Reports, Oil & Politics, Twitter, United States

The Heritage Foundation points out that hammering the American consumer with high gas prices to make electric and hybrid cars more appealing is consistent with Obama administration policy and Chu’s philosophy. That explains the refusal to allow the building of the Keystone XL pipeline and to allow drilling in wide areas of the U.S. and offshore areas.

The consequences of the policy are not likely to be of benefit to the Obama administration. The Republican National Committee has already issued a video highlighting the spike in gas prices and the failure of the administration to address the issue.

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