So in other words, the cost to manufacture goes up significantly. But that explanation doesn't fly with LaTourette and other members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation who met with energy department officials Tuesday. They are demanding that the Federal Trade Commission open a formal investigation. He said that they're taking the money from the pockets of Ohioans, who after filling up at the pump, should be filled with enough outrage to take their complaints to their elected officials and directly to the oil companies. People don't understand that.
Many people blame the energy department.
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