New York Times | Obama to Propose a $10-a-Barrel Fee on Oil New York Times WASHINGTON — President Obama's budget request to Congress will include a new fee on oil companies, requiring them to pay $10 to the federal government for every barrel of oil they produce, the White House said on Thursday. The money, which could ... Obama to seek new tax on oil in budget proposal Obama Wants to Tax Oil Companies and Give the Money to Green Transportation Projects Obama oil tax proposal would cost motorists |