Plastics are among many U.S. industries that will benefit from development of shale-based natural gas, according to a new study from research and consulting leader IHS Inc.

How America’s oil and gas revolution is helping consumers and workers.

A new study illustrates the far-reaching economic contributions of unconventional oil and natural gas development, particularly in the manufacturing sector, says API Vice President for Policy and Economic Analysis Kyle Isakower.

Development of unconventional oil and gas reserves isn’t just lining the pockets of big energy companies. According to a new report from research firm IHS, it’s also lining the pockets of U.S. residents — at least a little.

The big news this week comes in the form of a new study conducted by IHS IHS -0.39% , documenting the huge positive impact that shale oil and natural gas – and Fracking, which makes the recovery of the resource possible – have had on the US economy and will continue to have into the future.  Here are the major findings of the study, as reported in USA Today:

WASHINGTON — The oil and gas boom is saving consumers thousands of dollars annually and tipping the scales in favor of U.S. makers of chemicals, steel, glass and other materials, a study released Wednesday by consultants IHS Economics concludes.

Rising U.S. oil and natural gas production is having a bigger impact on the U.S. economy than estimated a couple years ago, according to a leading economic consulting firm.

Re: “‘No’ vote on fracking is a yes for quality of life,” Saturday Hits and Misses.

You asserted the city council’s “no” vote on hydraulic fracturing was a “yes for quality of life.” I’m curious: Were those words typed on a computer free of petrochemicals? Did the authors get to work without the use of oil products? Was the air conditioner running at the office?