Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Oil and Gas

Gas Prices Cause Hardship For Americans
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States are concerned about rising fuel costs, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 58 per cent of respondents say recent price increases have caused financial hardship. Apr 7, 2005
Russians Want Government To Set Fuel Prices
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia believe the federal administration should be in charge of establishing gasoline prices, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 87 per cent of respondents agree with the idea. Mar 28, 2005
Americans Assess Oil Drilling In Alaska
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States reject a proposal to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 46 per cent of respondents are opposed to the idea. Mar 26, 2005
No Drilling In Arctic Reserve, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States reject a proposal to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according to a poll by Bellwether Research and Lake, Snell, Perry and Associates for the Alaska Coalition. 53 per cent of respondents are opposed to the idea. Feb 10, 2005
Russians Wary Of Aid To Chechnya
(CPOD) Sept. 8, 2004 - Many Russians are worried about providing assistance to Chechnya, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 45 per cent of respondents believe all financial aid for the breakaway republic should be suspended until order is restored. Sep 8, 2004
Bolivians Support Referendum Measures
(CPOD) Jul. 13, 2004 - Two key proposals in the five-question referendum on natural gas have the support of a majority of voters in Bolivia, according to a poll by Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado released by La Razón, ATB and El Nuevo Día. 57 per cent of respondents agree with the policy of president Carlos Mesa to rely on natural gas as a strategic resource to achieve a practical and sovereign access to Jul 13, 2004
Californians Concerned Over Gas Prices
(CPOD) Jun. 4, 2004 - Residents of California are concerned over elevated fuel costs, according to a poll by Field. 44 per cent of respondents say the recent gasoline price increases have been a very serious problem in their households. Jun 4, 2004
OPEC, Oil Companies To Blame For Gas Prices
(CPOD) Jun. 3, 2004 - Americans are split over who is responsible for rising gas prices, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 37 per cent of respondents say the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other oil producing countries are mainly to blame, while 35 per cent think oil companies are liable. Jun 3, 2004
Americans Split Over Oil Prices
(CPOD) May 26, 2004 - Americans are divided over the cause of rising gas prices, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. 27 per cent of respondents say the administration of president George W. Bush is responsible for elevated fuel costs. May 26, 2004
Americans Blame OPEC For Soaring Gas Prices
(CPOD) May 21, 2004 - Some Americans think the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is to blame for elevated fuel costs, according to a poll by Zogby America released by The Wilderness Society. 42 per cent of respondents say OPEC is responsible for rising gas prices in the United States. May 21, 2004
Americans Expect Higher Gas Prices
(CPOD) Apr. 15, 2004 - Rising gasoline costs are a concern for people in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 86 per cent of respondents expect fuel prices to be higher this summer. Apr 15, 2004
South American Sea Access Dispute Lingers On
Mario Canseco Ever since the end of the 1879 war against Chile, Bolivia has tried several times to recover its lost ports. Jan 30, 2004
Japanese Worried About Terrorism
(CPOD) Jan. 29, 2004 - Many Japanese residents are worried about terrorism, according to a poll by Asahi Shimbun. 48 per cent of respondents are "somewhat concerned" about a possible attack in their country, and a further 37 per cent are "very concerned." Jan 29, 2004
Bolivian Turmoil Forces President Out
Mario Canseco In less than 10 days, Bolivian president Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada went from unpopularity to exile, and vice-president Carlos Mesa ventured from a resignation letter to a swearing-in ceremony. Oct 21, 2003
Bolivians Counting On Natural Gas Deal
(CPOD) Jul. 11, 2003 - Bolivian residents support their government's reliance on the oil and natural gas industry, according to a poll by Estudios Mori published in El Deber. 50 per cent of respondents agree that Bolivia must start exporting natural gas. Jul 11, 2003
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