Manzullo Unveils Gas Price Relief Plan

Washington, May 5 -

Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) today unveiled his comprehensive gas price relief plan that aims to eliminate America’s dependence on costly foreign oil while promoting alternative energies and conservation at home.

The 12-point plan, a compilation of years of legislative and administrative proposals, uses short and long-term strategies to give the United States more control over its own fuel needs.

“There is not one easy way to reduce our gas prices. We must make many changes in policy and practice to take control of our fuel needs,” Manzullo said. “My 12-point plan brings together short and long-term strategies that promote alternative energies and conservation while eliminating our dependence on costly foreign oil. It is a comprehensive plan that would make our nation stronger, increase our energy supplies, and lower gas prices in America.”

Congressman Manzullo’s 12-point plan includes legislative and regulatory proposals to:

· Eliminate federal mandate for expensive “boutique fuels” in Illinois during summer months.

· Stop filling America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

· Reduce exorbitant taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel in Illinois.

· Encourage motorists to conserve fuel and save money by increasing their driving efficiencies.

· Provide tax incentives to encourage motorists to purchase more fuel-efficient vehicles.

· Avoid tax increases on oil and gas that will be passed on to motorists.

· Scrutinize earnings and profits of oil companies and prosecute price gouging when it exists.

· Withhold assistance to OPEC countries that fail to support reasonable oil production.

· Allow more domestic exploration and development of oil and gas.

· Encourage the continued development and production of alternative and renewable fuels.

· Encourage the continued development and production of alternative vehicles.

· Provide incentives to encourage the development of new refineries in the United States.

A more complete description of the entire 12-point plan is attached.

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From Don Manzullo's congressional website.