Originally Posted by raymor

That's interesting. Of course, Obama's energy secretary has said their goal is to double the price of gas so more people will use electric. It kind of makes sense to think they CAN effect prices when they TELL YOU that they are increasing prices. In this particular case, it's another example of democrats choosing to not hear what the president is saying.

Last year Obama fought for a 18.4 cent tax on gas. Obviously adding 18.4 cents per gallon in taxes makes it cost more - 18.4 cents more.

There's also the recurring theme that Obama KEEPS coming out talking about more taxes on energy producers and more regulations, preventing drilling, preventing pipelines from being built, etc. Obviously when you make it illegal to build infrastructure to deliver cheap energy, you don't get cheap energy.

So one difference is that Obama has been actively working to get gas prices up, with a declared goal of doubling the price. It's not a question of CAN he effect prices, he's been doing so and announcing it.