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Archive Home > 2005 > February > 05 > Economist: Drought could affect fuel costs

Economist: Drought could affect fuel costs

By Janet Pak / The Bulletin
February 5, 2005

Below-average snowpack levels could affect future energy prices, a state economist said Friday.

During an economic symposium in Bend, state economist Tom Potiowsky said a drought could possibly cause natural-gas prices to rise because of increased use by households and businesses.

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