Whopper of the Day - July 15th:

the truth about OIL Production

In a pro-Brian Schweitzer radio ad promoting the Governor’s re-election, Schweitzer claims oil production in Montana is on the increase. However, records prove that oil production in Montana is on the decrease.

Schweitzer claims Montana oil production is on the increase

“With Democrat Brian Schweitzer as our Governor, and Republican John Bohlinger as our Lt. Governor, Montana is now on the move.

“Increased oil and coal production and new wind energy that's leading the nation.” (Emphasis added)

(Pro-Schweitzer radio ad, paid for by the Montana Democrat Party, July, 2008)

Records prove Montana oil production is on the decrease

Statistics from the Montana Board of Oil & Gas clearly show that monthly Oil production has been steadily declining in Montana over the past year, from 3,008,744 barrels of oil in May of 2007, to 2,577,777 barrels of oil in April of 2008, a decrease of 14.3%.

SOURCE:

Montana Board of Oil & Gas – Monthly Production Statistics

Whopper of the Day - July 15th:

the truth about OIL Production

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