Sufficient refinery capacity has as much influence on gasoline prices as fluctuations in the price of oil so if Americans want stable gasoline prices and almost no dependence on oil from outside North America, we need more refineries.

FORBES: Energy And The Election

In notable economic news this week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that consumer prices was unchanged for the second consecutive month in January due to falling gasoline prices and stable food prices.

FORBES: Weekly Market Wrap