On 11 Nov 2005 19:43:30 -0800, "Harry K" >
wrote:

>> The very same week that oil company executives are getting grilled by
>> Congress, gas prices at the pump have fallen precipitously from their
>> peak last summer.
>>
>> Coincidence?
>
>Kinda straining there aren't you? Gas prices out here have come down
>about 50 cents. This week? No. Gradually over the past 3 weeks before
>the hearings started.

If you're an oil company executive facing the possibility of a
windfall profits tax, what better way to prepare for your appearance
before Congress?