New Tax on Oil in California?

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has called for a 9.9% tax on every barrel of crude oil produced in the state, according to this article from the LA Times.  This would make CA producers the most heavily taxed in the country.

Electric Rates Falling with Natural Gas Prices

Not surprising with increasing use of gas for generation:  The sharp drop in natural gas prices is leading to a similar drop in electric rates in the country.