In today's episode, I interview Patrick Kelly, API's policy advisor for downstream fuels issues, about the completion of the transition from low sulfur diesel to Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel for highway travel.

Use the audio player below to listen to information about the transition and follow along with the show notes. I hope you find the podcast informative.

00:17 Dec. 1, 2010 marks a milestone for the U.S. transition to Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel (ULSD). On that date, this redesigned diesel fuel will become the only diesel fuel sold throughout the country for highway travel. API's Patrick Kelly has been involved in this transition and is here in the studio with us today.

00:42 First of all, how does ULSD fuel differ from the type of diesel that has... more »

Voters in ten states oppose higher taxes on America's oil and natural gas industry by a 2-to-1 margin, according to a new poll released today.

The poll, conducted by Harris Interactive for API in ten states, found that 64 percent of registered voters oppose an increase, including 46 percent of voters who strongly oppose.

Only 27 percent support increasing taxes. The poll was conducted via telephone between July 15 and July 18 among 6,000 registered voters.

"Voters know raising taxes on an industry that provides most of their energy and supports more than 9.2 million jobs would hurt them and damage the economy," said API President and CEO Jack Gerard. "Raising taxes doesn't address their major concern, which is putting people back to work."

Both the administration and some members of Congre... more »