C-Bears - I think your posting nailed it. Chances are good that is what really triggered this sudden over supply and drop in prices. The states and the Fed's want a higher gas tax, getting it with high prices was dicey. Now they could ram it through with out much flaming. Then of course the price of oil will go back up and you and I are scammed again.
I understand the need for large amounts of money for infrastructure repair, but first lets take the waste out our present programs. When one looks around you and realize the amount of fuel being utilized by all the internal combustion engines, it appears we should have an endless supply of money available.