ADVISORY/Washington Roundtable on Gasoline Prices.

Energy Editors/Business Editors

ADVISORY...for Friday (March 5)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:   What makes up the price of a gallon of gas, and why has the
        price gone up? Get answers to those questions and more about
        gas prices in Washington, at a news media roundtable sponsored
        by Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), and featuring
        John Felmy, chief economist for the American Petroleum
        Institute and director of API's Policy Analysis and Statistics
        Department.

        WSPA is a trade association representing energy companies in
        the six Western states, California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon,
        Washington and Hawaii.

        ***Reporters must call (number below) to sign-up for the
        teleconference and to receive the phone-in number.***

WHEN:   11 a.m. FRIDAY, March 5

WHERE:  The teleconference is available to all members of the news
        media. Reporters will be able to listen to the speaker and to
        ask questions. Please call [phone] to receive the
        toll-free number to participate.

WHO:    John Felmy
        Chief Economist
        American Petroleum Institute

(Jeff Wilson of WSPA will be on hand to assist your coverage.)