Gasoline prices have once again risen to the forefront of energy policy debate, resulting in a political back-and-forth among lawmakers, interest groups and the Obama administration.  More »

Over the past few years, EPA regulatory initiatives have led to a lot of head scratching over why Lisa Jackson and her lieutenants were acting in ways that made it difficult for the President to spark an economic recovery. The agency’s latest rules (Boiler MACT, Utility MACT, NAAQS revisions, etc.) offer good examples. They represent [...]  More »

A rule requiring automakers to double many vehicles’ fuel economy by 2025 was written “in secret, outside the scope of law” and could be dangerous, Rep. Darrell Issa said Friday. He plans a congressional investigation.  More »

With demand for gasoline declining as drivers cut back, domestic refiners may get new life from an old product – diesel.  More »

After pledging just six months ago to rigorously review existing and proposed regulations to ensure their cost-effectiveness, the Obama administration has continued on its track of frantically issuing regulations that will further hamper economic growth. Just last week, the White House outlined a plan to issue a more stringent set of CAFE regulations this September [...]  More »