Ron Paul: For President 2008

How Foreign Policy Affects Gas Prices

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by Ron Paul | Texas Straight Talk Monday August 18, 2008 We've heard how the value of the dollar affects gas prices – and indeed the price of everything. I was pleased that my request for a hearing on such was granted by the Financial Services committee and we were able to hear some very informative testimony. Certainly domestic policies, regarding off-shore oil drilling bans, ethanol mandates, refining capacity, and CAFE standards are interventionist and harmful enough in the energy market. But how does foreign policy affect gas prices? One important factor is that oil on the world marke... (original story)