Gulf Coast gasoline and diesel margins are at record levels for April. The forward curve is showing these record margins continuing through the summer.

I'm from the gulf coast of Louisiana.

The loss of critical gasoline flows from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the Northeast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina will stress markets over the next few weeks, even as the summer driving season ends.

My great-grandchildren will not be able to enjoy the Gulf Coast of Louisiana the way I have.

Thirty percent of the Nation's energy comes off the gulf coast.

With the effects of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes wearing off and fuel prices coming back down to more palatable levels, Americans are beginning to view their economic prospects in a more positive light.