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9 divisive energy issues for the election

The domestic energy boom and tighter regulations aren't going away no matter who wins the election. But Obama and Romney differ widely on several key issues.

Speculators

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Obama has taken steps to curb so-called oil speculation by, among other things, reducing the number of contracts hedge funds, banks and others that don't actually use oil, can hold on the commodity futures exchanges.

Obama may further tighten these and other rules if reelected. It's thought that Romney would either roll them back or not enforce them as strictly.

How much these traders influence oil prices -- if at all -- is subject to debate.

Source: Rapidan Group, Guggenheim Securities, ClearView Energy Partners, Eurasia Group
  @hargreavesCNN - Last updated September 25 2012 01:29 PM ET

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