Some of us have suspected this all along, and now the FTCR (Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights) has proven it: they have uncovered internal memos from Exxon/Mobil, Chevron and Texaco that show how they have intentionally reduced domestic refining capacity to drive up profits and push independent refiners out of business. For the FTCR article, see:
http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/energy/pr/?postId=5110&pageTitle=Interna...

This website links to actual copies of the incriminating memos. Are there any lawyers out there who want to look into class action lawsuits? We have to use the legal system as a tool for confronting these vampires. It will undoubtedly take a powerful legal stake driven right through their corporate hearts to free us (and them) from their dark ways.

But boycotts, by the way, help. For those of you who may not know, there is a nationwide boycott of Exxon/Mobil, the worst of the worst oil companies. The boycott website is:
http://www.exxposeexxon.com/

The website has some strong research on Exxon's nefarious activities, including their stealth campaign to torpedo global warming awareness and needed legislation. They also offer flier downloads, a letter-writing campaign and much more.

Progressively,

Mac McKinney