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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Politics, Oil Production and the Price of Gasoline

    In North Africa and the Middle East, recent disruptions are all about politics and liberation from despotic regimes.  For the energy industry and for speculators it's the price of oil by the barrel. The concern of most Americans is the price of gasoline by the gallon, and it's rising fast.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In North Africa and the Middle East, recent disruptions are all about politics and liberation from despotic regimes. For the energy industry and for speculators it's the price of oil by the barrel. The concern of most Americans is the price of gasoline by the gallon, and it's rising fast.

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      New York Times

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      Center for American Progress

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      Manhattan Institute

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