Shelton: Fuel Cost Plan Needed

State Rep. Mike Shelton today called on Governor Henry and legislative leaders to begin developing a plan of action to address the rising cost of fuel.

"Oil is selling for close to $100 per barrel and AAA now predicts gas prices could go as high as $4 per gallon by next summer,"said Shelton, D-Oklahoma City. "If that happens, it will be devastating to all Oklahomans, but especially low-income families and our elderly. Legislative leaders could offset some of that impact during the 2008 session, but we must begin developing a plan to improve public transportation immediately. As part of that effort, I am asking Governor Henry to create an emergency commission to work on this issue."

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