Could it possibly be...

Question

that the oil companies are the ones who have raised the priced of oil through paid speculators in a calculated effort to get the ban on offshore drilling lifted?

Answer 1

No, I don't think this.  IMO, this has more to do with Chavez, although I know our crude comes from Canada, Mexico, then Asia, seems he would like to destroy the United States anyway he can.  MO

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

Look at the Stock Market...

Answer 4

With all them profits they are making I would not put past them doing anything.