Energy To Keep America Moving…
At the center of America's oil and natural gas industry are the hundreds of thousands of hard-working men and women who work to safely refine, transport and market the petroleum products that keep America moving.
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About Those Tax Breaks for Big Oil ...
President Obama has been telling America for months that special tax breaks for the oil and gas industry must come to an end. The presidential demand always prompts puzzled gazes among tax and energy-industry experts, who ask: What special tax breaks?
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Gas Prices Up 9 Cents a Gallon
A new rule introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could raise gas prices at the pump by anywhere from a penny to 9 cents a gallon while cutting back on automobile emissions.
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State Gasoline Tax Reports
Motor fuel tax information for all 50 states detailing changes and calculating a nationwide average. The nationwide average tax on gasoline is 48.8 cpg, down .5 cpg from the October 2012 study. The federal tax on gasoline is 18.4 cpg. The average state excise tax is 21.0.
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Why I Don’t Ride a Unicorn to Work
It isn’t because it’s too far to work. Nor is it because of the rain & I might get wet. It isn’t because the powerful automobile lobby has convinced me that driving a car to work is a better option for me. No, it’s a bit more fundamental than that. I don’t ride a unicorn to work because...
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A Strong Domestic Refining Industry
More than 50 companies own and operate 148 refineries in the U.S. but excessive U.S. regulation could threaten the ability of some refineries to continue operating domestically, and could result in substantial losses in employment and tax revenue.
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Oil & Gas Impact on US Economy
Total labor employment income was $580 billion in 2011, or 6.1 percent of total US labor income. Total value added generated by the industry was $1.1 trillion, or 7.3 percent of US gross domestic product.
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About Our Energy VOICE
Our Energy VOICE is an ongoing resource supported by Marathon Petroleum Corporation to provide educational information on the energy issues confronting us today and offering a way for consumers to get engaged in the debates surrounding energy policy.

The future of energy policy is a key issue facing our country, one which impacts both American jobs and energy costs.  The ramifications of the decisions being made in Washington today will have long-term effects for the energy industry, which in turn impacts the future of our families and communities.

So what can YOU do? First, use the resources provided in OurEnergyVoice.com to learn the facts. Then find out how you can get involved and communicate your opinions to our elected decision makers. Get involved and make your voice heard!



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Oil & Natural gas: Supporting the Economy While Paying Our FAIR SHARE
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