First, the collection of oil from the Southeastern Coast will add to the supply of American oil, and could possibly lower local gas prices (Pros). These rigs would create jobs for locals, and attract new residents as families move closer for work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2009, between 500 and 5,000 or more jobs have been brought to coastal communities which have oil rigs offshore (Fact). This would also help stimulate coastal economies. While it costs around $550,000 a day to run an oil rig, this cost would be covered by the company doing the drilling, and not the people in the communities affected
First, the collection of oil from the Southeastern Coast will add to the supply of American oil, and could possibly lower local gas prices (Pros). These rigs would create jobs for locals, and attract new residents as families move closer for work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2009, between 500 and 5,000 or more jobs have been brought to coastal communities which have oil rigs offshore (Fact). This would also help stimulate coastal economies. While it costs around $550,000 a day to run an oil rig, this cost would be covered by the company doing the drilling, and not the people in the communities affected