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Progressive Views: 2026 Statewide Races: Railroad Commissioner
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Progressive Views: 2026 Statewide Races: Railroad Commissioner

The Texas Railroad Commission no longer regulates railroads but has the critical role of providing oversight of the Texas oil and gas industry and related industries like pipelines. Unfortunately, it has many issues, least of which is commissioners receiving 60% of their campaign funding from the industry they regulate.

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August 1, 2026
Progressive Views: High Gasoline Prices – Who Should We Blame?
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Progressive Views: High Gasoline Prices – Who Should We Blame?

World markets determine the prices for most energy commodities with oil being the most important. The price of oil is the main factor affecting the price of gasoline and makes up about 50% of the cost of a gallon of gasoline. The other significant factors are margins, transportation, taxes, and refining operating costs. World crude demand is now about 102 million barrels per day and still growing slightly. We must move to renewables without forgetting the petroleum work

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June 18, 2024
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