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Oil Watch
Pat Zaharopoulos, Esq. and Murtaza H. Baxamusa named to UCAN's Board of Directors
UCAN has named Pat Zaharopoulos, Esq. and Dr. Murtaza H. Baxamusa to its Board of Directors. Details.
Glut of oil in USA could be relieved by changing an existing pipeline

There is a glut of oil in the U.S.A. right now ... not because there is a lack of buyers, but because the bucket that holds the oil is to big for the existing spigots to handle. More.
Gasoline Buyer's Advisory - expect jumps at the pump this weekend.
Today UCAN's Gas Project is predicting significant increases in the price of gasoline due to problems at two refineries affecting more than half the fuel sold in Southern California. More.
A "culture of corruption" at California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

On October 19, Katy Grimes of CalWatchdog reported on the "culture of corruption" at the California Public Utilities Commission. Here's our take.
Gas prices will surge another 4.5 to 9¢ over Labor Day Weekend
Even though the latest figures show that demand for gasoline is down, UCAN's analysts are predicting more jumps at the pump over Labor Day. Analysis.
Get ready to pay a "Hurricane Premium" at the Gas Pump
Gas prices have jumped 1.5¢ in the last 24 hours. Hurricane-fueled buying of raw gasoline on the New York MERC is making waves at the wholesale level in California. Expect jumps at the gas pump this weekend. Analysis.
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How the Saudi Arabians are subsidizing the U.S. economy with sour crude
When OPEC ministers met last week in Vienna, they failed to agree on a target price for oil. Now, Saudi Arabia is pumping oil in a way that will directly affect the U.S. economy ... and Barack Obama's chances for reelection. Analysis
Oil companies are making more money by selling less gasoline
Recently, Ronald D. White of the Los Angeles Times quoted UCAN in a story that said "Oil companies are making more money and less fuel." It sounds counterintuitive - if you make fewer "widgets" then you should make less money, right? Wrong. Get the Full Story.
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