Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Oil and Gas

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
Mexicans Reject Congress Blockade by Opposition
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Mexico oppose an initiative by two opposition groups to block legislative sessions, according to a poll by Parametría. 70 per cent of respondents disagree with the Broad Progressive Front (FAP) and the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD) shutting down Congress. May 21, 2008
Americans Want Gas Tax Summer Holiday
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States would welcome a proposal to suspend the federal tax on gasoline during the summer months, according to a poll by Gallup published in USA Today. 54 per cent of respondents favour the idea, while 42 per cent do not. May 19, 2008
Mexicans Divided on Proposed Energy Reform
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-in-five adults in Mexico are opposed to their government’s proposed plan to reform the country’s energy sector, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 42.6 per cent of respondents think Congress should vote against the plan, while 36.3 per cent think the legislative branch should approve it. May 17, 2008
Mexicans Open to Pemex Forging Alliances
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Mexico are at ease with the idea of opening their state-owned oil firm to other partners, according to a poll by Reforma. 63 per cent of respondents agree with allowing Pemex to forge alliances with other companies that have the skills needed to drill oil from the seabed, while 29 per cent disagree. Apr 7, 2008
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