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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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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Matt Wald

    New York Times

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    Daniel Weiss

    Center for American Progress

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    Manhattan Institute

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