Travis Childers calls for investigation into oil speculation

Travis Childers who is a member of the House Agriculture Committee, called on the committee to investigate speculation on the oil markets. Travis made a point to always mention that he would do whatever was in his power to fight the rising cost of fuel in his stump speeches during the special election and primaries. Now he is following through on that campaign promise.

From the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal:

The newly elected congressman from Prentiss County participated Wednesday in the first of three hearings on the topic. In his opening statement to the group, Childers said he’s committed to finding out why energy costs have reached "exorbitant" levels.
"When I was elected, the price of gasoline was $3.61 per gallon. Barely a month later the price of gasoline per gallon has jumped to over $4," Childers said. "Recently, I met with sweet potato farmers from my district who are facing increased production costs as the prices of diesel fuel, fertilizer and gasoline all rise.