New Survey Finds Likely Voters in New Hampshire Support Increased Access to Domestic Oil and...

Posted on: Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 12:00 CDT CONCORD, N.H., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Likely voters in New Hampshire are concerned about the price of gasoline and the majority of them support increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources, a new survey finds. "New Hampshire residents, like Americans everywhere, have come to realize the importance of accessing domestic supply," said Steve Dodge, associate director of the New England Petroleum Council. "For years, they have relied on easily-accessible sources of oil and natural gas to run their cars, heat their homes and cook their food -- but the current situation is making everyday energy use a difficult proposition for many in the Granite state. Congress needs to acknowledge current day realities and lift the ban on domestic drilling." The poll was... [read full story]