Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Oil and Gas

Americans Voice Support for Offshore Drilling
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are open to further oil exploration off the coasts of California and Florida, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 68 per cent of respondents think drilling should be allowed in offshore oil wells off the coasts of these and other states. Nov 25, 2008
Mexicans Accept Reforms to Oil Giant
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Mexico say that approved reforms to the country’s state-owned oil and gas industry were important and necessary, according to a poll by Demotecnia published in Milenio. 36 per cent of respondents say that the changes were important but not enough to do what Pemex needs. Nov 9, 2008
Americans Back More Offshore Oil Exploration
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States favour allowing more offshore oil and gas drilling in U.S. waters, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. 71 per cent of respondents support this idea, while 21 per cent are opposed. Nov 6, 2008
Conservation, Regulation Key for Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada have a clear idea of which energy policies should be a priority for the country, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by Corus Radio. 68 per cent of respondents would focus on conserving energy and resources, and regulating energy use and prices. Oct 10, 2008
Americans Call for Action on High Oil Prices
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States want the government to take specific action to deal with rising fuel prices, according to a poll by TNS, ABC News, Stanford University and Planet Green. 78 per cent of respondents think the government should implement stricter fuel efficiency standards for cars. Sep 4, 2008
Britons Favour Windfall Tax for Oil Companies
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of people in Britain are in favour of introducing a new tax on the revenues of oil and energy companies, according to a poll by YouGov. 68 per cent of respondents agree with the proposal. Sep 2, 2008
Americans Would Increase Offshore Oil Drilling
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States are at ease with the idea of expanding their country’s capabilities to drill for oil and natural gas offshore, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation release by CNN. 69 per cent of respondents favour increased offshore drilling, and 51 per cent believe this activity would reduce the price of gasoline in the next year. Aug 30, 2008
Britons Blame Government for Fuel Prices
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain blame their national administration for the country’s high gas prices, according to a poll by ICM Research. 45 per cent of respondents think the government is primarily responsible for the situation. Aug 11, 2008
Bush Should Lower Gas Prices, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe the White House has the power to act in order to reduce the cost of fuel, according to a poll by CBS News. 65 per cent of respondents think the price of gasoline is something a president can do a lot about. Aug 9, 2008
Drilling is Preferred Solution for Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - At least seven-in-ten adults in the United States believe the best way to make their country more energy independent is to drill for oil, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 75 per cent of respondents favour increasing drilling for oil in the U.S. immediately, and 71 per cent would increase offshore drilling in U.S. coastal areas. Jul 27, 2008
Spaniards Worried About Economic Issues
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Spain think a strained economy is threatening their country, according to a poll by Real Insituto Elcano. At least 72 per cent of respondents think the rising costs of food and oil are an important menace to Spain, while 65 per cent believe a global economic slowdown represents a threat as well. Jul 17, 2008
Americans Oppose Nationwide Speed Limit
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States are against a proposal to establish a national speed limit of 55 miles per hour, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 59 per cent of respondents reject the idea, while 34 per cent support it. Jul 14, 2008
Half of Americans Would Drill in Alaska Refuge
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States want to allow oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 50 per cent of respondents favour the idea, while 43 per cent are opposed. Jul 5, 2008
Americans Reject Nationalizing Oil Companies
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States would support a proposal to nationalize all the oil companies that operate in the country and run them on a non-profit basis, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. Only 29 per cent of respondents favour the idea, while 47 per cent reject it. Jun 25, 2008
Americans Expect Gallon of Gas to Hit $5
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States hold gloomy views on the price of fuel, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 71 per cent of respondents believe it is very or somewhat likely that gas prices will reach $5 U.S. a gallon before the end of summer. May 31, 2008
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