The heated political environment in the Middle East is still adding to uncertainty among investors in the longevity of energy prices, which have produced a 30% increase in gasoline prices for U.S. consumers from the same time last year.

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Others have questioned the longevity of the project, saying North America already has plenty of energy resources, thus, eliminating a significant benefit of the project.

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