Press Releases
Latta on Gas Prices: “High gas prices are essentially another tax on Americans."
Washington, D.C. ,
April 13, 2012
According to the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for the month of March, “the gasoline index rose 1.7 percent following its 6.0 percent February increase.” This spike in gas prices has pushed food costs by 0.2 percent. In response to the latest CPI numbers, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement: “President Obama hasn’t hinted that he will increase energy supplies, however, Republicans in the House of Representatives have acted and passed six bills that would increase U.S. domestic energy production and supply. Before gas prices hit $5, I encourage the President and Senate Democrats to work with us on our all of the above energy solutions.” |