Comparison of the candidates’ oil and energy policies
Articles — By forcechange on May 14, 2008 12:22 pm
Looking at this comparison by Reuters of the presidential candidates’ energy and oil policies, it is clear that Senators Obama and Clinton are proposing more aggressive legislation than McCain. Nonetheless, the good news is that all three candidates have significantly more pro-environmental policies than the current administration. So at least we know some change is on the way. Whether it will be enough to make a difference, we shall see.
Some of the highlights of the comparison:
On gas prices:
McCain and Clinton want to suspend the federal gas tax this summer.
Obama wants to temporarily stop filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
On fuel economy:
Clinton wants to increase average efficiency standards to 55 miles per gallon by 2030.
Obama wants to double the current standards by 2026.
McCain has not yet released a specific target but indicates he wants to decrease our dependence on foreign oil.
On biofuels:
All three candidates support dramatic increases in biofuel production and distribution.
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What are the current standards? (that Obama wants to double by 2026?