[SYTY] GAS--Not SyTy related but worthy

[AMPEDSOUND@aol.com]

>Every time you fill up the  car, you can avoid putting more money into
>the coffers of Saudi Arabia. Just  buy from gas companies that don't
import
>their oil from the Saudis. Nothing  is more frustrating than the feeling
>that every time I fill-up the tank, I am  sending my money to people who
>are trying to kill me, my family, and my  friends. I thought it might be
>interesting for you to know which oil  companies are the best to buy gas
>from.
>
>Major companies that import  Middle Eastern oil (for the period 9/1/00
>8/31/01).
>
>Shell................ 205,742,000  barrels
>Chevron/Texaco....... 144,332,000 barrels
>Exxon   /Mobil......... 130,082,000 barrels
>Marathon............. 117,740,000  barrels
>Amoco................ 62,231,000 barrels
>
>If you do the math at  $30/barrel, these imports amount to over $18
>BILLION!
>
>Here are some  large companies that do not import Middle Eastern oil:
>
>Citgo 0  barrels
>Sunoco 0 barrels
>Conoco 0 barrels
>Sinclair 0  barrels
>BP/Phillips 0 barrels
>Hess 0 barrels
>
>All of this  information is available from the Department of Energy and
>can be easily  documented. Refineries located in the U.S. are required
>to
>state where they  get their oil and how much they are importing. They
>report on a monthly  basis.
>
>Keep this list in your car; share it with friends. Stop paying  for
>terrorism.............
>