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The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas has risen 15 cents in one week. A look at what's behind the sky rocketing oil prices and their economic and political implications.
Deron Lovaas, vehicles campaign director and deputy director of the smart growth and transportation program, National Resources Defense Council
David Kreutzer, Senior Policy Analyst in Energy Economics and Climate Change, Center for Data Analysis, The Heritage Foundation
Peter Gosselin, national economics reporter, "Los Angeles Times", and author of "HIGH WIRE. The Precarious Financial Lives of American Families:
A former Jordanian diplomat offers a behind-the-scenes account of issues in the Middle East over the past two decades and the challenges facing moderate forces seeking reform and peace in the region
Marwan Muasher, former Senator in the Jordanian Parliament, he also served as Deputy Prime Minister in charge of reform (2004-2005), Foreign Minister (2002-2004), Ambassador to the U.S. (1997-2002), Minister of Information (1996-1997), Ambassador to Israel (1995-1996), and spokesman to the Middle East peace talks (1991-1994).
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