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August 22, 2008 - NPRA CAUTIONS AGAINST CREATION OF CONTRADICTORY ENERGY POLICY
“Unfortunately, recent statements indicate Congress may soon consider legislation that would only open limited portions of the Outer Continental Shelf for domestic production and tie that policy to measures which could ultimately counteract the very supply increases our nation is hoping to achieve.” NPRA's Letter to Speaker Pelosi PDF Version
August 19, 2008 - DESPITE HIGH CRUDE PRICES AND DECLINING MARGINS, REFINERS ARE INCREASING CAPACITY
“In spite of significantly higher crude prices over the last year and declining margins in the domestic refining community, refiners have continued to increase capacity to help meet consumer demand for a reliable supply of fuels and other petroleum-based products.”
July 11, 2008 - NPRA Questions EPA ANPR Process, Supports Further Consideration of Negative Consequences Before Acting
NPRA’s Drevna: “When it comes to establishing procedures for addressing greenhouse gas emissions, it’s a matter of getting it right, not simply getting it done.”
July 8, 2008 - NPRA Applauds Temporary Treasury Rules for Refinery Expansion Tax Credits
“Domestic refiners will finally have the certainty that they will receive the credits for expansion projects provided three years ago by the Energy Policy Act.”
June 24, 2008 - NPRA Opposes So-Called "Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act"
“This bill is a solution in search of a problem that could threaten the ability of American refiners to make adequate supplies of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel – possibly recreating 1970s style price controls in the marketplace and leading to fuel supply shortages in emergency situations.”
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