Shell CEO, John Hofmeister, defends Shell’s decision to close a Bakerfield Field refinery, and ultimately, defend against Boxer’s accusation that Shell strategically tried to control oil prices.
Hofmeister explains the circumstances around the ultimate sale of the refinery, but Boxer recalls a different reaction from Shell executives, and accuses Shell of attempting to "short the market" by closing profitable refineries. (1:31)
November 9, 2005
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