Clean Air

Energy and
a Strong
Economy

Energy and
Our Daily Lives

Energy
and Our
Environment

Fuel Supplies
and Prices

Global Climate

Industry
Mergers

Royalty In Kind

Petroleum Industry Proposes Regulations For Cleaner Fuels
The petroleum industry wants to build on the progress it has made providing cleaner burning fuels to the nation. As the next step, the industry is proposing regulations for two new lower sulfur gasolines, tailored to address air quality problems of varying seriousness - at reasonable cost to consumers. These fuels would reduce emissions that contribute to air pollution problems, in part by making it easier for automakers to design cars that meet more stringent future tailpipe emission standards.

How Will Energy Consumers Be Affected By Recent Oil Company Mergers?
December 2, 1998

Americans look to oil and natural gas for more than three-fifths of their energy needs. Here's a brief analysis of how consumers might be affected by recent oil company mergers.