1 Nov 2000

Wal-Mart Joins Oil Refiner To Overturn Fla. Predatory Pricing Law

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As the story above suggests, Wal-Mart routinely engages in predatory pricing. But the company would prefer not to break the law in the process. To this end, Wal-Mart has joined with Murphy Oil in an effort to repeal a Florida law that prohibits predatory pricing among gasoline retailers.

The two companies financed a "consumer" group, the Coalition for Lower Gas Prices, which contends the Motor Fuel Marketing Practices Act costs Florida consumers $150 million annually in higher gas prices. … Read More
9 Sep 1997

The Ethyl Corporation: Back to the Future

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The Ethyl Corporation: Back to the Future by David Morris September 9 , 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press On April 14, 1997 the Ethyl Corporation sued the Canadian government for $250 million. “We filed the claim because we think the goodwill of Ethyl’s name has been damaged”, says Ethyl executive Don Hollrah. Mr. … Read More
17 Jun 1997

Can a Representative of the Oil Patch Destroy America’s HomeGrown Fuel Industry?

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Can a Representative of the Oil Patch Destroy America’s HomeGrown Fuel Industry? by David Morris June 17, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press The Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee is an extremely powerful person. This is true even in ordinary times. It is particularly true this year. When both political parties … Read More
22 Apr 1997

Ethanol and Gasoline

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Ethanol and Gasoline by David Morris April 22, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press This Earth Week let’s talk about ethanol and gasoline. Back in the early 1920s car companies were designing more powerful, higher compression cars. They needed an additive to boost octane and eliminate engine knocking. With an octane rating of 110 … Read More
7 May 1996

Politicians’ Response to Gas Price Rise is Pitiful

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Politicians’ Response to Gas Price Rise is Pitiful by David Morris May 7, 1996 In 1973 and again in 1979 this country was rocked with massive oil price hikes. Politicians of all stripes responded by devising a coherent strategy to reduce our dependence on imported gasoline. The federal 55 mph speed limit, according to Robert Stobaugh, … Read More

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