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WASHINGTON, February 18, 2009 – Total U.S. refined oil product demand continued to fall in January though the month’s 3.1 percent year-on-year decline was more moderate than 2008’s six-percent annual fall, according to API’s Monthly Statistical Report.

WASHINGTON, February 11, 2009 - Renewable energy sources will be a growing part of America’s energy future. But it is wrong to suggest that re-imposing the federal moratoria on offshore exploration and development is a step toward that goal. In fact, oil and natural gas stand as the logical bridge to that future, and even with a significant increase in the use of alternatives, are expected to be dominant fuel sources in 2030 and beyond. Americans have clearly said in public opinion polls that they want to develop their energy resources and reduce our nation’s dependence on imported oil.

WASHINGTON, February 5, 2009 – American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard today issued the following statement on Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s announcement that he would extend the Outer Continental Shelf Five-Year Plan comment period by 180 days:

WASHINGTON, February 4, 2009 – The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement today from its President Jack Gerard regarding the Department of Interior’s decision to cancel leases on 77 parcels of land in Utah:

WASHINGTON, February 2, 2009 – The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement today from its president Jack Gerard:

WASHINGTON, January 9, 2011: American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Jack Gerard today issued the following statement on the new Interior Department five-year oil and natural gas leasing plan, which proposes lease sales in recently opened areas off the Atlantic, Pacific and Eastern Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf:

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