Energy Prices on Agenda at Economic Talks

NPR

Published April 16, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT

Soaring energy prices are expected to top the agenda as global finance leaders meet in Washington, D.C., Saturday. President Bush is pressing for increased energy production at home, as well as renewed efforts at conservation and improvements in research.

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