Alva Review-Courier -

Gas prices have escalated to $2.84.9 in Alva, a $.60 increase this year. My dad said gas prices always increase at Labor Day and during wheat harvest.

We know that crude oil prices have risen from $45 to $70 during this same period. The days of $100 per barrel may be only a fond memory but the healthy global economy combined with shortages of crude stock in some markets have given oil analysts hope for a rebound in exploration and exploitation of existing deposits.

I have received a copy of a request before the Corporation Commission of the State of Oklahoma to drill an additional well “to eff...