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Problems loom for Washington refineries

GasBuddy Blog -- It's been a tough year for Washingtonians and it's going to get tougher. Like many other states looking to replenish depleted resources that had been designated for transportation infrastructure; and specifically, long overdue highway and bridge repairs, officials there are looking to raise taxes.

Governor Chris Gregoire has proposed a tax of $1.50 per barrel on every barrel of oil processed by the state's oil refiners. Certain things roll down hill pretty fast and taxes are among them. If Washington's legislature passes that tax proposal, who do you think actually ends up paying it?

Even if that tax bill is defeated, refinery problems could push prices higher.

Washington's refinery production took a sharp...

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Submitted Mar 26, 2012 By: PD

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GOBUTLER Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,425 Points:390,585 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2012 1:41:30 PM Ignore GOBUTLER Report Abuse Interesting....
driveagain Rookie Author Jacksonville Posts:1 Points:720 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2012 11:22:27 AM Ignore driveagain Report Abuse Why are all these people wanting MORE money coming in? Isnt part of a budget eliminating the waste and crap from spending? Instead of asking for more money why not start just NOT spend money on waste? Stop spending it on things that are unnecessary? Eliminate the garbage. Go through the entire system and look at how things like the DOTs buy up stuff near the end of their fiscal year and then throw it away so they can argue for a higher budget at the new fiscal year? Look at how much of your population is living on the system and require them to work in state ran facilities as janitors, laborers, assistants etc. ? Give them OJT instead of a hand out. I know a lot of people that WONT work or get off state assistance BECAUSE they get paid better than a job. WTF? And stop doing things that cause people to spend less because they HAVE less? Raise taxes? WHY? We are already struggling. We are already maxed out on our own budgets. Why even allow the oil companies to hurt the economy like this?
tes283 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:865 Points:368,850 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 8:39:09 PM Ignore tes283 Report Abuse We all will pay for it. Yet, I would rather pay for USA oil then ME oil.
GatorGuy Champion Author Columbia Posts:2,233 Points:1,208,220 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 6:17:38 PM Ignore GatorGuy Report Abuse Yeah, it's tough all over.
Rehorsehay All-Star Author California Posts:871 Points:45,925 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 2:25:45 PM Ignore Rehorsehay Report Abuse Perfect example of the working man getting the @#$% squeezed out of him! What are these companies going to do when the working man has nothing left to give?
Rehorsehay All-Star Author California Posts:871 Points:45,925 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 2:22:21 PM Ignore Rehorsehay Report Abuse Perfect example of the working man getting the #@$% squezed out of him! What are all thease companys going to do when the working man has noithing left to give?
orcar Champion Author Boise Posts:2,063 Points:778,740 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 1:59:51 PM Ignore orcar Report Abuse Washington has become a mini California.
alwaysridin88 Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,451 Points:566,700 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 1:32:46 PM Ignore alwaysridin88 Report Abuse These politicians are clueless. Let's hurt the economy at a bad time. Vote them out!
KhelbenArunson Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,451 Points:718,840 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 12:28:29 PM Ignore KhelbenArunson Report Abuse Now is not the time to raise taxes.
buzzieNY Champion Author Buffalo Posts:2,898 Points:636,530 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:40:15 AM Ignore buzzieNY Report Abuse There are way to many taxes.
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DYSKYPILOT Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,907 Points:626,680 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:28:31 AM Ignore DYSKYPILOT Report Abuse THANKS FOR THE ARTICAL.
Shane1936 Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:257 Points:336,265 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:28:13 AM Ignore Shane1936 Report Abuse us4usa: "42 gallons per barrel / $1.50 = $.28 per gallon tax... This may be wrong??? " Try $1.5/42gal=$0.036 per gal :-)
lowpet All-Star Author Texas Posts:527 Points:86,915 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:25:55 AM Ignore lowpet Report Abuse hopefully it won't pass but i'm glad i dont live there
Shane1936 Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:257 Points:336,265 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:22:14 AM Ignore Shane1936 Report Abuse woburnspotter2: "So, if you think they are making billions - here is an opportunity for you . . scrape togeter some money, and . .. . " That is precisely what I'm tempted to say to all of the clowns that think crude should still be selling for $30/bbl or less. :-)
planoiceman Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,279 Points:477,965 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:22:14 AM Ignore planoiceman Report Abuse With a strike and a tax, that could push gasoline prices over $5.00 gal. Some state needs to build another refinery or 2. There is plenty of oil. Not enough refineries.
eights Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,284 Points:641,995 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:20:13 AM Ignore eights Report Abuse why do we always have too pay for our idiots in gov?
bigmace111 Champion Author Albany Posts:2,728 Points:615,575 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:19:29 AM Ignore bigmace111 Report Abuse If they need additional funds, they should close some of the loopholes in the tax code so that major corporations pay their fair share on profits. This will generate billions, and take some of the pressure off the little people.
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Blackice Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,451 Points:1,213,755 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:15:59 AM Ignore Blackice Report Abuse She's a Democrat...enough said! [Edited by: Blackice at 3/27/2012 11:17:02 AM EST]
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ampinoy13 Champion Author Oregon Posts:36,670 Points:2,651,580 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:13:13 AM Ignore ampinoy13 Report Abuse I like woburnspotter2's comments too, except for one thing...Chris Gregoire is a WOMAN. Washington Governor Christine Gregoire
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Radicalrose Sophomore Author Modesto Posts:125 Points:364,900 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:10:15 AM Ignore Radicalrose Report Abuse so much for cheaper gas this summer...
CDMAuto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:3,798 Points:755,640 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:09:56 AM Ignore CDMAuto Report Abuse They can not raise their salaries with out raising taxes on something.... What better excuse can the have than the Oil situation......
Shane1936 Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:257 Points:336,265 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:09:05 AM Ignore Shane1936 Report Abuse woburnspotter2, Several good comments from you on this topic. Always great (and rare) to see intelligent posts! Thanks
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,047 Points:2,346,485 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:08:02 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Whenever states cannot balance their budgets, they impose new or higher taxes. Washington has been raising taxes too much in the past. If all states would use fuel taxes for what they were intended for, the repair or replacement of roads and bridges, there would be no need for higher fuel taxes. The Cherry Point refinery was on February 17th, processing Alaskan crude. Sometimes the refinery workers need to give a little to make sure the refinery is making a profit AND the refinery needs to be truthful about it! The workers are exposed to dangerous chemicals during the course of their refinery work and need continuing health coverage. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
yelobus Champion Author Houston Posts:5,605 Points:1,557,815 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:07:55 AM Ignore yelobus Report Abuse Problems loom, period.
elink7 Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:99 Points:100,195 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:07:25 AM Ignore elink7 Report Abuse Our refineries are so out dated and cost way to much to rebuild.
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katmandue Champion Author Detroit Posts:8,076 Points:2,135,095 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:05:11 AM Ignore katmandue Report Abuse And the teapartiers/GOPBers keep shinning that taxes are to high on the richest Americans.
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RonTheRunner77 Veteran Author Michigan Posts:343 Points:119,115 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:01:57 AM Ignore RonTheRunner77 Report Abuse why is there so many problems with refineries this year ?
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flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:9,258 Points:1,827,010 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:00:52 AM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse WE WILL BE PAYING MORE FOR GAS
GreenLegend Champion Author Raleigh Posts:1,642 Points:398,775 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:00:16 AM Ignore GreenLegend Report Abuse Why?? What was the previous money spent on?? What pork, or handouts to buy votes? Where are the reserves for infrastructure??? Poor planning or worse - negligence.
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Emmamae1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,065 Points:590,165 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 10:58:25 AM Ignore Emmamae1 Report Abuse refinery problems always led to higher gas prices.
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us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,998 Points:1,114,340 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 10:57:24 AM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse 42 gallons per barrel / $1.50 = $.28 per gallon tax... This may be wrong???
VernonOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,920 Points:738,845 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 10:56:53 AM Ignore VernonOR Report Abuse All this does is affect the average working person.