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Convert Your Car to Wind Power and Save Gasoline!

Date September 6, 2007

It would be certainly great if we could convert our current automobiles, light trucks and SUVs to wind powered cars and save fuel; whether it be diesel, ethanol blend or even gasoline. Is it possible to convert your current car to run on wind or run on a combination of its current propulsion system and […]

Peak Oil & Life Thereafter

Date September 6, 2007

Most people, when they think about oil, think about their winter heating bills or the price of gasoline. If only it were that simple. The fact is that oil plays an integral role in almost everything we do. Oil is used to move products around our country and around the world. Oil allows large machines […]

When We Pass the Peak Oil Production in the World

Date September 6, 2007

Discussions about energy supplies have come front and center these days. While many debate the amount of oil we have left, fewer discuss what happens when we pass our peak production.
When We Pass the Peak Oil Production in the World
Oil, oil, oil. It seems you can’t turn left or right without having the […]

18 Tips for Saving Money on Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

18 Tips for Saving Money on Gasoline
 by: Fisher Swanson

Gas prices are on the rise again! Here are some tips to help you conserve gas and save money as we approach summer gas prices.
1. Keep your car tuned up. Cars in poor running condition use more gasoline.
2. Plan trips well to avoid unnecessary driving.
3. […]

Has Oil Caused Americans to Become Isolationists?

Date September 6, 2007

Has the run up in the price of oil and gasoline caused Americans to become isolationists?
It seems like any the topic of oil and gasoline prices or alternative fuels come up, the statement “we need to become less dependent on foreign oil” isn’t too far behind. Is this just a passing fad or is […]

How To Beat Rising Gasoline Prices

Date September 6, 2007

With Gas Prices at an all-time high, how can you get to where you?re going without breaking the bank? Don?t worry, you don?t have to give up driving altogether!
1. Compare Gas Prices
The advent of the internet has made comparison shopping much easier. There are many different websites that compare gas prices in different regions. Find […]

Gasoline is Too Expensive; Where are the Wind Powered Cars?

Date September 6, 2007

We have all heard tales of futuristic cars, which run on hydrogen and the exhaust is water vapor. We have heard of cars, which can run of fuels that we grow. We have even heard of super break thru innovations such as flying cars and even cars powered by the wind. Well when can we […]

Convert Your Car to Wind Power and Save Gasoline!

Date September 6, 2007

It would be certainly great if we could convert our current automobiles, light trucks and SUVs to wind powered cars and save fuel; whether it be diesel, ethanol blend or even gasoline. Is it possible to convert your current car to run on wind or run on a combination of its current propulsion system and […]

13 Ways To Save On Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

1. Change your oil every 3000 miles or every 3 months.
2. Replace your air filter when soiled.
3. Replace dirty spark plugs.
4. Make sure your fan belt is tight.
5. Keep your tires properly inflated. Even two pounds over or under will waste gas.
6. Use your cruise control.
7. Buy gas at an Indian reservation. It is cheaper […]

Boycott Citgo Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

Citgo is a corporation completely owned by the Venezuela government, Hugo Chavez. The man comes to our country, claims we are imperialist and that President Bush is the Devil. How do you think this dictator reacts when someone speaks out against him? It is illegal in Venezuela to speak out against Chavez or write anything […]

Gasoline Prices to Rise as BP Finds Leak in Alaskan Pipeline

Date September 6, 2007

The Alaskan Pipeline has apparently seen better days and so has Americans gasoline prices. Now we find that due to; Damaging corrosion prompts Alaskan Oil Pipeline Closure; show headlines. Expect oil prices to rise, as this is some 400,000 barrels taken out of the market and that is a lot of oil indeed. What does […]

Comparison of Diesel and Gasoline Engines

Date September 6, 2007

In the transportation industry there are two major types of engines. These are the diesel engine and the gasoline engine. The diesel engine can be found more commonly in the larger vehicles such as buses and trucks but the gasoline engine has remained the most popular engine in cars. There reason for this may not […]

Peak Oil & Life Thereafter

Date September 6, 2007

Most people, when they think about oil, think about their winter heating bills or the price of gasoline. If only it were that simple. The fact is that oil plays an integral role in almost everything we do. Oil is used to move products around our country and around the world. Oil allows large machines […]

The Direction of Oil Production

Date September 6, 2007

The top ten countries in worldwide oil production are Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United States, Iran, China, Mexico, Norway, Canada, Venezuela and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia produces around ten million barrels of oil each day nearly nine million of which they export. The United States produces close to eight million barrels per day, […]

Almost an Oil Crunch in Europe

Date September 6, 2007

You may be aware of the important role oil plays today. You may even belong to those who speculate that some (bellicose) aspects of US foreign policies, often criticized by Europeans, are somehow linked to securing constant oil imports into the country. So it may be some mischievous relief for you to learn about the […]

Industrial Info Resources: Peak Oil Specter Controlled as Growth Backs China-Exxon-Aramco Petrochem JV

Date September 6, 2007

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Written by Richard Finlayson, Senior Editor for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Two weeks before the $5 billion fully integrated refining, petrochemical and fuel marketing project between Sinopec, the Fujian province, ExxonMobil and Saudi Aramco (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) was announced in Beijing, China, ExxonMobil Chemical Senior Vice President, […]

Flooded Cars, Auto Auctions and Reality of $4.00 Per Gallon Gasoline Prices

Date September 6, 2007

After Hurricane Katrina many flooded cars hit the auto auctions. Then after the 9-11 situation on some of the cars that had unlimited mileage the rental agencies took a bath, as people could not fly home and rented cars to travel across the nation. Some car rental agencies won big with the mileage add-on game […]

Why Managing Our Crude Oil Supply Matters

Date September 6, 2007

Our modern world requires a lot of petroleum products to function. From cars to planes to massive transportation of goods and services, every day of use is a further strain on the crude oil supply available to the planet. It is imperative that we manage that supply to the best of our ability. Here are […]

Why Are Gas Prices Rising - Big Oil Profits

Date September 6, 2007

The gas prices cause frustration around the world. Unless you are in an area like the Middle East, Venezuela or Brazil you feel it at the pump. Gas prices always seem to be on the move. Usually the trend is not lower. It’s going higher. The question this leaves most of us wondering is “Why […]

Has Oil Caused Americans to Become Isolationists?

Date September 6, 2007

Has the run up in the price of oil and gasoline caused Americans to become isolationists?
It seems like any the topic of oil and gasoline prices or alternative fuels come up, the statement “we need to become less dependent on foreign oil” isn’t too far behind. Is this just a passing fad or is […]

What is Peak Oil?

Date September 6, 2007

If you haven’t heard the term ‘Peak Oil’; brace yourself as you’ll be hearing it a lot more in the years to come. It’s been a whispered term for many years, much like “global warming” was back in the 60’s.
In 1956, geophysicist Dr. M. King Hubbert predicted that oil production in the USA would reach […]

Almost an Oil Crunch in Europe

Date September 6, 2007

You may be aware of the important role oil plays today. You may even belong to those who speculate that some (bellicose) aspects of US foreign policies, often criticized by Europeans, are somehow linked to securing constant oil imports into the country. So it may be some mischievous relief for you to learn about the […]

How To Save Money On Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

Every time you turn on the news you hear about the price of oil going up. Threats of embargos, political instability in the Middle East and now Nigeria and in the last year we saw the effect that major hurricanes could have on oil prices due to supplies being disrupted. There isn’t a thing we […]

Peak Oil & Life Thereafter

Date September 6, 2007

Most people, when they think about oil, think about their winter heating bills or the price of gasoline. If only it were that simple. The fact is that oil plays an integral role in almost everything we do. Oil is used to move products around our country and around the world. Oil allows large machines […]

Peak Oil: The End of Cheap Oil

Date September 6, 2007

Since corporations and governments are staffed by human beings, it’s no surprise that corporate and governmental decisions are marked by the same shortsightedness that we’ve been warned of ever since Aesop told the tale of the grasshopper and the ant; i.e., tactical decisions for the near term rather than strategic decisions for the long term. […]

Comparison of Diesel and Gasoline Engines

Date September 6, 2007

In the transportation industry there are two major types of engines. These are the diesel engine and the gasoline engine. The diesel engine can be found more commonly in the larger vehicles such as buses and trucks but the gasoline engine has remained the most popular engine in cars. There reason for this may not […]

Alternative Energies and Our Dependence on Foreign Middle Eastern Oil

Date September 6, 2007

The issues with our dependency on Middle Eastern foreign oil compromises the United State’s position in maintaining our integrity in International Relations, treaties, negotiations and sticking to our guns on doing what is right. Indeed it often makes the chess game more complicated and causes to make a bad shift over the line too often […]

Diesel and Gasoline Engines: An environmental perspective

Date September 6, 2007

There has been a lot of debate concerning the environmental safety of the diesel engine versus the gasoline engine. In the past the diesel engine was a large polluter and was deemed to be very noisy and unreliable. This was one of the major downfalls of this engine design.
Today however it is seen that […]

When We Pass the Peak Oil Production in the World

Date September 6, 2007

Discussions about energy supplies have come front and center these days. While many debate the amount of oil we have left, fewer discuss what happens when we pass our peak production.
When We Pass the Peak Oil Production in the World
Oil, oil, oil. It seems you can’t turn left or right without having the […]

Alcohol: The Best Alternative for Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

Ethyl alcohol or commonly known as ETHANOL is derived from sugarcane, grapes and other fruits which has high sugar content. The liquid is extracted by pressing and collected in jars or other vessel. Yeast is added to ferment the sugar from the liquidand is covered to prevent dust from contaminating the liquid and also to […]

Global Warming Means No More Oil From Middle East Needed

Date September 6, 2007

Global warming means that the United States can no longer burn oil, fuel or gasoline that comes from other Middle Eastern countries. We are going to stop buying them altogether and these countries will economically collapse forever and be reduced to roaming nomads in the hot deserts as they run out of water and a […]

My Experiences Trading Crude Oil, Gasoline, Heating Oil and Natural Gas Futures and Options

Date September 6, 2007

Crude Oil is king of the petroleum futures trading market! Here’s some valuable hints and kinks taken from actual trading experiences.
Weather is an important factor for crude oil futures volatility. Hurricanes and blizzards have had adverse effects on prices. Sell out when the prediction looks the worse. Usually the anticipation of the event is worse […]

Why Are Gas Prices Rising - Big Oil Profits

Date September 6, 2007

The gas prices cause frustration around the world. Unless you are in an area like the Middle East, Venezuela or Brazil you feel it at the pump. Gas prices always seem to be on the move. Usually the trend is not lower. It’s going higher. The question this leaves most of us wondering is “Why […]

How To Save At Least 50 Cents A Gallon On Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

Although there are many ways to save money at the gas pump, these are the seven steps you need to take to get the best results today. If you follow all seven steps, you will actually notice a difference in your vehicle. Most of all, you will notice that your trips to the gas station […]

My Experiences Trading Crude Oil, Gasoline, Heating Oil and Natural Gas Futures and Options

Date September 6, 2007

Crude Oil is king of the petroleum futures trading market! Here’s some valuable hints and kinks taken from actual trading experiences.
Weather is an important factor for crude oil futures volatility. Hurricanes and blizzards have had adverse effects on prices. Sell out when the prediction looks the worse. Usually the anticipation of the event is worse […]

We Are Being Raped by the Oil Companies (Monopolies); It is Finally Time to Do Something About It

Date September 6, 2007

Does everyone remember how the price of Gasoline decreased substantially before the last congressional elections? I wonder why that was. Does anybody think that maybe the Oil Companies were trying to influence the elections? If the price of gasoline and oil are truly market driven, how was it that gasoline prices managed to substantially fall […]

Is This the Lowest Oil Prices Will Ever Be?

Date September 6, 2007

Thanks to record warm temperatures in December and January, lots of profit taking by commodity traders and a drastic increase in worldwide inventories, the price of oil was slid fast and hard to start 2007, dropping into the upper $40s and holding in the lower $50s for the better part of two weeks. Even […]

6 Ways to Piss Off Oil Companies

Date September 6, 2007

I don?t know about you, but I can think of at least 20 ways to spend the growing portion of my monthly budget that goes to gas. Regardless of what side of the fence you?re on in ?The Reason Gas Prices Are So High? debate, I still think a huge part of the price tag […]

Peak Oil & Life Thereafter

Date September 6, 2007

Most people, when they think about oil, think about their winter heating bills or the price of gasoline. If only it were that simple. The fact is that oil plays an integral role in almost everything we do. Oil is used to move products around our country and around the world. Oil allows large machines […]

18 Tips for Saving Money on Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

18 Tips for Saving Money on Gasoline
 by: Fisher Swanson

Gas prices are on the rise again! Here are some tips to help you conserve gas and save money as we approach summer gas prices.
1. Keep your car tuned up. Cars in poor running condition use more gasoline.
2. Plan trips well to avoid unnecessary driving.
3. […]

Exposed! How Refiners Work The Gasoline Industry

Date September 6, 2007

The cut and thrust of the gasoline industry is not for the faint. Only the strong survive. How refiners work the gasoline industry exposes them as a unique bunch.
Certainly, there is unforgiving stress involved in such a withering competitive arena. Normal people like us would fall by the wayside very early in the game.
This article […]

The Fusion of Peak Oil and Climate Change

Date September 6, 2007

Peak Oil and Climate Change deal are two historic events for humans and life on earth. The first threatens modern industrial ways of living and the latter threatens the climatic systems that are an integral part of our world and the way we live and survive.
A quick recap on both. Peak Oil is the […]

6 Ways to Piss Off Oil Companies

Date September 6, 2007

I don?t know about you, but I can think of at least 20 ways to spend the growing portion of my monthly budget that goes to gas. Regardless of what side of the fence you?re on in ?The Reason Gas Prices Are So High? debate, I still think a huge part of the price tag […]

Free Gasoline Alternative For Your Family

Date September 6, 2007

You and your ilk have borne the hardship occasioned by gasoline prices stoically while listening to half-hearted promises and attempts at finding alternative and cheap fuel for both domestic and industrial purposes.
Obviously, the world economy is driven by gasoline and the oil companies who determine the price you pay for this precious product you use […]

13 Ways To Save On Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

1. Change your oil every 3000 miles or every 3 months.
2. Replace your air filter when soiled.
3. Replace dirty spark plugs.
4. Make sure your fan belt is tight.
5. Keep your tires properly inflated. Even two pounds over or under will waste gas.
6. Use your cruise control.
7. Buy gas at an Indian reservation. It is cheaper […]

Is This the Lowest Oil Prices Will Ever Be?

Date September 6, 2007

Thanks to record warm temperatures in December and January, lots of profit taking by commodity traders and a drastic increase in worldwide inventories, the price of oil was slid fast and hard to start 2007, dropping into the upper $40s and holding in the lower $50s for the better part of two weeks. Even in […]

Why Are Gas Prices Rising - Big Oil Profits

Date September 6, 2007

The gas prices cause frustration around the world. Unless you are in an area like the Middle East, Venezuela or Brazil you feel it at the pump. Gas prices always seem to be on the move. Usually the trend is not lower. It’s going higher. The question this leaves most of us wondering is “Why […]

How To Save At Least 50 Cents A Gallon On Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

Although there are many ways to save money at the gas pump, these are the seven steps you need to take to get the best results today. If you follow all seven steps, you will actually notice a difference in your vehicle. Most of all, you will notice that your trips to the gas station […]

Is This the Lowest Oil Prices Will Ever Be?

Date September 6, 2007

Thanks to record warm temperatures in December and January, lots of profit taking by commodity traders and a drastic increase in worldwide inventories, the price of oil was slid fast and hard to start 2007, dropping into the upper $40s and holding in the lower $50s for the better part of two weeks. Even […]

The Peak Oil Crisis and Water Supply

Date September 6, 2007

Much is being made about the “Peak Oil Crisis” in the media today. Gasoline and natural gas prices are high and continue to rise. But what is the “peak oil crisis” and how does it impact our water supply?
Peak Oil is discussed and defined in an excellent book by Kenneth S. Deffeyes entitled “Beyond Oil, […]

The Peak Oil Crisis and Water Supply

Date September 6, 2007

Much is being made about the “Peak Oil Crisis” in the media today. Gasoline and natural gas prices are high and continue to rise. But what is the “peak oil crisis” and how does it impact our water supply?
Peak Oil is discussed and defined in an excellent book by Kenneth S. Deffeyes entitled “Beyond Oil, […]

Has Oil Caused Americans to Become Isolationists?

Date September 6, 2007

Has the run up in the price of oil and gasoline caused Americans to become isolationists?
It seems like any the topic of oil and gasoline prices or alternative fuels come up, the statement “we need to become less dependent on foreign oil” isn’t too far behind. Is this just a passing fad or is this […]

Comparison of Diesel and Gasoline Engines

Date September 6, 2007

In the transportation industry there are two major types of engines. These are the diesel engine and the gasoline engine. The diesel engine can be found more commonly in the larger vehicles such as buses and trucks but the gasoline engine has remained the most popular engine in cars. There reason for this may not […]

You Would Think Living in an Oil Rich Country Should Make Energy Costs Cheaper for Their People?

Date September 6, 2007

I went to fill up my car a few days ago and saw that the cost per liter of gas at $101.9. For those of you who are not on the metric system, that would equal roughly $3.57 a gallon. In Canada, the province of Alberta is booming, not because they just have wonderful beef, […]

Peak Oil & Life Thereafter

Date September 6, 2007

Most people, when they think about oil, think about their winter heating bills or the price of gasoline. If only it were that simple. The fact is that oil plays an integral role in almost everything we do. Oil is used to move products around our country and around the world. Oil allows large machines […]

Peak Oil: Rainbow At The End Of A Gas Pump

Date September 6, 2007

Emerging industrial giants such as China, India, Brazil and Russia are no longer prepared to provide America with one out of every two gallons of gasoline it refines. And while analysts debate the coming or passing of "peak oil", the world's oil taps will eventually close thereby unleashing enormous fear and transformation. […]

Industrial Info Resources: Peak Oil Specter Controlled as Growth Backs China-Exxon-Aramco Petrochem JV

Date September 6, 2007

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — Written by Richard Finlayson, Senior Editor for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Two weeks before the $5 billion fully integrated refining, petrochemical and fuel marketing project between Sinopec, the Fujian province, ExxonMobil and Saudi Aramco (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) was announced in Beijing, China, ExxonMobil Chemical Senior Vice President, Sherman J […]

How You Can Prepare for Peak Oil

Date September 6, 2007

Concerned about Peak Oil, the looming, ever-increasing shortage of oil? There are, unfortunately, no solutions to the Peak Oil crisis–at least none that will actually happen. The primary solution to the Peak Oil threat would have been for industrialized countries, particularly the United States–the biggest consumer of petroleum products in the world–to switch from being […]

When We Pass the Peak Oil Production in the World

Date September 6, 2007

Discussions about energy supplies have come front and center these days. While many debate the amount of oil we have left, fewer discuss what happens when we pass our peak production.
When We Pass the Peak Oil Production in the World
Oil, oil, oil. It seems you can’t turn left or right without having the subject come […]

Peak Oil - A Cuban Case Study

Date September 6, 2007

In January I spent two weeks in Cuba, and before I went I saw the video ?The Power of Community ? how Cuba survived Peak Oil?
Cuba suffered an economic shock when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990. For the previous 30 years it had been receiving substantial support, including technical assistance and cheap oil in […]

Obscene Gasoline Prices

Date September 6, 2007

I’m sure we are all shocked these days by the “price at the pump,” and rightfully so. Gasoline companies are making record profits and there seems little the average person can do about it. With a daily demand of 21 million gallons in the U.S. and the production of only 17 million, you can be […]

Why Managing Our Crude Oil Supply Matters

Date September 6, 2007

Our modern world requires a lot of petroleum products to function. From cars to planes to massive transportation of goods and services, every day of use is a further strain on the crude oil supply available to the planet. It is imperative that we manage that supply to the best of our ability. Here are […]

The Peak Oil Crisis and Water Supply

Date September 6, 2007

Much is being made about the “Peak Oil Crisis” in the media today. Gasoline and natural gas prices are high and continue to rise. But what is the “peak oil crisis” and how does it impact our water supply?
Peak Oil is discussed and defined in an excellent book by Kenneth S. Deffeyes entitled “Beyond Oil, […]

How To Save At Least 50 Cents A Gallon On Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

Although there are many ways to save money at the gas pump, these are the seven steps you need to take to get the best results today. If you follow all seven steps, you will actually notice a difference in your vehicle. Most of all, you will notice that your trips to the gas station […]

The Reality of $4.00 Per Gallon Gasoline Prices

Date September 6, 2007

After Hurricane Katrina many flooded cars hit the auto auctions. Then after the 9-11 situation on some of the cars that had unlimited mileage the rental agencies took a bath, as people could not fly home and rented cars to travel across the nation. Some car rental agencies won big with the mileage add-on game […]

Why Are Gas Prices Rising - Big Oil Profits

Date September 6, 2007

The gas prices cause frustration around the world. Unless you are in an area like the Middle East, Venezuela or Brazil you feel it at the pump. Gas prices always seem to be on the move. Usually the trend is not lower. It’s going higher. The question this leaves most of us wondering is “Why […]

What is Peak Oil?

Date September 6, 2007

If you haven’t heard the term ‘Peak Oil’; brace yourself as you’ll be hearing it a lot more in the years to come. It’s been a whispered term for many years, much like “global warming” was back in the 60’s.
In 1956, geophysicist Dr. M. King Hubbert predicted that oil production in the USA would reach […]

13 Ways To Save On Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

1. Change your oil every 3000 miles or every 3 months.
2. Replace your air filter when soiled.
3. Replace dirty spark plugs.
4. Make sure your fan belt is tight.
5. Keep your tires properly inflated. Even two pounds over or under will waste gas.
6. Use your cruise control.
7. Buy gas at an Indian reservation. It is cheaper […]

Boycott Citgo Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

Citgo is a corporation completely owned by the Venezuela government, Hugo Chavez. The man comes to our country, claims we are imperialist and that President Bush is the Devil. How do you think this dictator reacts when someone speaks out against him? It is illegal in Venezuela to speak out against Chavez or write anything […]

Why Managing Our Crude Oil Supply Matters

Date September 6, 2007

Our modern world requires a lot of petroleum products to function. From cars to planes to massive transportation of goods and services, every day of use is a further strain on the crude oil supply available to the planet. It is imperative that we manage that supply to the best of our ability. Here are […]

13 Ways To Save On Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

1. Change your oil every 3000 miles or every 3 months.
2. Replace your air filter when soiled.
3. Replace dirty spark plugs.
4. Make sure your fan belt is tight.
5. Keep your tires properly inflated. Even two pounds over or under will waste gas.
6. Use your cruise control.
7. Buy gas at an Indian reservation. It is cheaper […]

Peak Oil - A Cuban Case Study

Date September 6, 2007

In January I spent two weeks in Cuba, and before I went I saw the video ?The Power of Community ? how Cuba survived Peak Oil?
Cuba suffered an economic shock when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990. For the previous 30 years it had been receiving substantial support, including technical assistance and cheap oil in […]

The Peak Oil Crisis and Water Supply

Date September 6, 2007

Much is being made about the “Peak Oil Crisis” in the media today. Gasoline and natural gas prices are high and continue to rise. But what is the “peak oil crisis” and how does it impact our water supply?
Peak Oil is discussed and defined in an excellent book by Kenneth S. Deffeyes entitled “Beyond […]

High Gas Prices Hurting Your Pocket Book? Here Are 13 Ways To Save Money On Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

To perform at their peak, world-class athletes keep their bodies and minds in excellent shape. Similarly, if you want your vehicle to achieve the highest gas mileage possible, you need to keep the engine and all of its parts in great condition.
Here Are 13 Maintenance Tips To Help Your Vehicle Perform At Its Optimal Level:
Tip […]

Free Gasoline Alternative For Your Family

Date September 6, 2007

You and your ilk have borne the hardship occasioned by gasoline prices stoically while listening to half-hearted promises and attempts at finding alternative and cheap fuel for both domestic and industrial purposes.
Obviously, the world economy is driven by gasoline and the oil companies who determine the price you pay for this precious product you use […]

Alcohol: An Alternative To Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

Ethyl alcohol or commonly known as ETHANOL is derived from sugarcane, grapes and other fruits which has high sugar content. The liquid is extracted by pressing and collected in jars or other vessel. Yeast is added to ferment the sugar from the liquidand is covered to prevent dust from contaminating the liquid and also to […]

Soil Pollution - Just Think About The Consequences

Date September 6, 2007

Try to learn about and respect our Mother Nature. We could save our precious soil by just being careful of how we treat our earth with respect. Campers could take extra care when putting out campfires. And people of course should be more careful about how they are disposing of their trash, especially polythene shopping […]

What is Peak Oil?

Date September 6, 2007

If you haven’t heard the term ‘Peak Oil’; brace yourself as you’ll be hearing it a lot more in the years to come. It’s been a whispered term for many years, much like “global warming” was back in the 60’s.
In 1956, geophysicist Dr. M. King Hubbert predicted that oil production in the USA would reach […]

North Korea Demands Fuel Oil to Stop Making Nuclear Bombs?

Date September 6, 2007

North Korea demands the United States or the World give it half a million tons of fuel each and ever year in trade for stopping its nuclear bomb making efforts? Well what about Global Warming. If the UN and United States agree then I certainly do not wish to hear anyone complaining about Global Warming […]

What is Peak Oil?

Date September 6, 2007

If you haven’t heard the term ‘Peak Oil’; brace yourself as you’ll be hearing it a lot more in the years to come. It’s been a whispered term for many years, much like “global warming” was back in the 60’s.
In 1956, geophysicist Dr. M. King Hubbert predicted that oil production in the USA would reach […]

Gasoline Prices Soaring Up And Up

Date September 6, 2007

Prices of gasoline are rising every day. The price per barrel has increased a whopping 60% since the year 2000. How mind-boggling is that?
Yes there may be some days when we go to the pumps and the prices are slightly down but they never seem to stay that way too long. How many of […]

Convert Your Car to Wind Power and Save Gasoline!

Date September 6, 2007

It would be certainly great if we could convert our current automobiles, light trucks and SUVs to wind powered cars and save fuel; whether it be diesel, ethanol blend or even gasoline. Is it possible to convert your current car to run on wind or run on a combination of its current propulsion system and […]

Boycott Citgo Gasoline

Date September 6, 2007

Citgo is a corporation completely owned by the Venezuela government, Hugo Chavez. The man comes to our country, claims we are imperialist and that President Bush is the Devil. How do you think this dictator reacts when someone speaks out against him? It is illegal in Venezuela to speak out against Chavez or write anything […]

The 1973 Arab Oil Embargo Aftermath

Date September 6, 2007

Before the 1973 Arab oil embargo gasoline could be found for 30 cents per gallon, and the cost per barrel of crude domestic oil was about $7.00 per barrel. The Arab oil embargo caused prices to rise and we all know about the huge profits that were made by each and every oil company world […]

My Experiences Trading Crude Oil, Gasoline, Heating Oil and Natural Gas Futures and Options

Date September 6, 2007

Crude Oil is king of the petroleum futures trading market! Here’s some valuable hints and kinks taken from actual trading experiences.
Weather is an important factor for crude oil futures volatility. Hurricanes and blizzards have had adverse effects on prices. Sell out when the prediction looks the worse. Usually the anticipation of the event is worse […]

Is This the Lowest Oil Prices Will Ever Be?

Date September 6, 2007

Thanks to record warm temperatures in December and January, lots of profit taking by commodity traders and a drastic increase in worldwide inventories, the price of oil was slid fast and hard to start 2007, dropping into the upper $40s and holding in the lower $50s for the better part of two weeks. Even […]

We Are Being Raped by the Oil Companies (Monopolies); It is Finally Time to Do Something About It

Date September 6, 2007

Does everyone remember how the price of Gasoline decreased substantially before the last congressional elections? I wonder why that was. Does anybody think that maybe the Oil Companies were trying to influence the elections? If the price of gasoline and oil are truly market driven, how was it that gasoline prices managed to substantially fall […]