21.   GM in particular has said it is willing to accept modestly higher energy taxes in the United States in exchange for the repeal of gas mileage regulations.

22.   He also urged Congress to enact his tax-cut proposals quickly to help ease the financial burden of higher energy prices.

23.   He said the new federal standards provide the only meaningful route to appropriately higher energy efficiency for appliances.

24.   Higher energy prices acted like a huge tax on the American economy, he said.

25.   Higher energy prices are the only long-term solution, according to Adkins.

26.   Higher energy prices attracted more supply.

27.   Higher energy prices help the Australian dollar because Australia is a major exporter of coal and natural gas.

28.   Higher energy prices pushed up wholesale inflation in March, hurt retail sales, and bred consumer consternation at the gas pump.

29.   Higher energy prices that frustrate consumers have been a boon for those in the domestic production business.

30.   Higher energy prices will rejuvenate interest in alternative sources, from wind and solar to more exotic variations, the experts say.