Bad weather has forced the temporary closure of the Alaska pipeline. Most of the problems were caused by high winds knocking out power along its 800 mile route. More difficulties arose because of flooding in Valdez which prevented the loading of tankers.
The Alaska pipeline supplies eight per cent of the United States' total oil output. As Americans learned after last year's hurricanes, any serious supply disruptions can quickly lead to an increase in gasoline prices.
How is this even possible in early October? Shouldn't this have (conveniently) waited until just AFTER next month's elections!?!?
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
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