added 2007 Sun Jun 10 20:35:44 by STONERS
Whew, gas prices are high. Higher than they've ever been. During the week of May 21, the Lundberg Survey, a gas price tracking service, put the average cost of a gallon of unleaded at $3.18. Adjusted for inflation, that topped the 1981 price spike that had held the record for 26 years.
Whew, gas prices are high. Higher than they've ever been. During the week of May 21, the Lundberg Survey, a gas price tracking service, put the average cost of a gallon of unleaded at $3.18. Adjusted for inflation, that topped the 1981 price spike that had held the record for 26 years.
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 20:28:33 by STONERS
Even though gas prices have broken record after record this year, motorists should know that the state's corn and ethanol producers are working hard to lower the cost at the pump.
Even though gas prices have broken record after record this year, motorists should know that the state's corn and ethanol producers are working hard to lower the cost at the pump.
added 2007 Sun Jun 10 20:25:06 by STONERS
Charrette recently started cycling to work a few times per week. At age 50 and admittedly out of shape, her main reason was exercise. She also wanted to save money on gas and do something for the environment.
Charrette recently started cycling to work a few times per week. At age 50 and admittedly out of shape, her main reason was exercise. She also wanted to save money on gas and do something for the environment.
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 19:43:48 by STONERS
While political leaders strive to placate constituents forking over more of their income at the pump, there's a group of energy experts arguing that gas is too cheap.
While political leaders strive to placate constituents forking over more of their income at the pump, there's a group of energy experts arguing that gas is too cheap.
added 2007 Sat Jun 9 8:10:53 by STONERS
Just a month after reaching all-time records, California gas prices are down at least 15 cents from those record heights in most areas, according to prices compiled for the American Automobile Association.
Just a month after reaching all-time records, California gas prices are down at least 15 cents from those record heights in most areas, according to prices compiled for the American Automobile Association.
added 2007 Mon Jun 4 22:51:40 by STONERS
In the many conversations I've had about gasoline prices since a short report I wrote for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives was released in early May, I've heard just about every justification for high gas prices one could imagine.
In the many conversations I've had about gasoline prices since a short report I wrote for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives was released in early May, I've heard just about every justification for high gas prices one could imagine.
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 19:32:16 by STONERS
Gas experts place the blame for high prices on a national gas shortage that is concentrated in the Midwest. They say the shortage is caused by: ( read more )
Gas experts place the blame for high prices on a national gas shortage that is concentrated in the Midwest. They say the shortage is caused by: ( read more )
added 2007 Sun Jun 3 19:27:51 by STONERS
Any increase in nuclear or renewable energy sources won't likely provide financial relief for consumers at the gas pump, according to state Rep. Phil Montgomery, R-Ashwaubenon.
Any increase in nuclear or renewable energy sources won't likely provide financial relief for consumers at the gas pump, according to state Rep. Phil Montgomery, R-Ashwaubenon.
added 2007 Sat Jun 2 20:53:03 by STONERS
A do-able gas war is on across the country, an attack against gasoline giant Petro Canada that according to some drivers, might bring gasoline prices down - or at least catch someone's attention.
A do-able gas war is on across the country, an attack against gasoline giant Petro Canada that according to some drivers, might bring gasoline prices down - or at least catch someone's attention.
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added 2007 Thu May 31 20:42:08 by STONERS
Activist shareholders push salary caps, global warming at annual meeting; customers plan month-long boycott.
Activist shareholders push salary caps, global warming at annual meeting; customers plan month-long boycott.
added 2007 Thu May 31 20:38:25 by STONERS
Greenville- Now that gas prices are hovering at around $3.50 a gallon, more drivers are choosing to run their vehicles on the E-85 ethanol-gasoline blend.
Greenville- Now that gas prices are hovering at around $3.50 a gallon, more drivers are choosing to run their vehicles on the E-85 ethanol-gasoline blend.
added 2007 Wed May 30 19:21:28 by STONERS
Gas prices are hitting record highs, sending the nation into a spasm of shared angst. Average prices nationwide now exceed $3.22 for a gallon of regular, and many people are pledging to drive less while politicians agitate against "price gouging" and fat oil company profits.
Gas prices are hitting record highs, sending the nation into a spasm of shared angst. Average prices nationwide now exceed $3.22 for a gallon of regular, and many people are pledging to drive less while politicians agitate against "price gouging" and fat oil company profits.
added 2007 Sun May 27 5:33:54 by STONERS
Crude oil rose in New York on speculation that yesterday's 2.4 percent drop in prices was larger than justified, and after oil workers were kidnapped in Nigeria, Africa's biggest producer.
Crude oil rose in New York on speculation that yesterday's 2.4 percent drop in prices was larger than justified, and after oil workers were kidnapped in Nigeria, Africa's biggest producer.
added 2007 Sat May 26 21:07:06 by STONERS
Modest decline in gas prices ends streak of a dozen consecutive record highs heading into Memorial Day holiday.
Modest decline in gas prices ends streak of a dozen consecutive record highs heading into Memorial Day holiday.
added 2007 Sat May 26 20:51:23 by STONERS
Congress thinks we aren't paying enough for gasoline.
Congress thinks we aren't paying enough for gasoline.
added 2007 Fri May 25 17:09:15 by TimALoftis
Analysts say gasoline prices haven't harmed May auto sales, with trucks and SUVs expected to be up.
Analysts say gasoline prices haven't harmed May auto sales, with trucks and SUVs expected to be up.
added 2007 Fri May 25 17:08:50 by STONERS
This is getaway day for what's looked at as the unofficial start of summer. Millions of people will be climbing into their cars or getting on airplanes for the Memorial Day weekend.
This is getaway day for what's looked at as the unofficial start of summer. Millions of people will be climbing into their cars or getting on airplanes for the Memorial Day weekend.
added 2007 Fri May 25 13:11:38 by pagey
It seems that everyday the price of fuel is hitting an all-time high. As of this week, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is around $3.21, and in many parts of the country it is well above this figure. So are Americans changing their driving habits to avoid paying so much at the pump?
It seems that everyday the price of fuel is hitting an all-time high. As of this week, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is around $3.21, and in many parts of the country it is well above this figure. So are Americans changing their driving habits to avoid paying so much at the pump?
added 2007 Wed May 23 19:02:07 by STONERS
And relief is no where in sight heading into the Memorial Day holiday that marks the start of the summer driving season. Prices continue to rise in most of the country, as the Midwest saw prices soar a nickel or more a gallon in one day in several states.
And relief is no where in sight heading into the Memorial Day holiday that marks the start of the summer driving season. Prices continue to rise in most of the country, as the Midwest saw prices soar a nickel or more a gallon in one day in several states.
added 2007 Wed May 23 18:53:05 by STONERS
Decrying near-record high gasoline prices, the House voted Tuesday to allow the government to sue OPEC over oil production quotas.
Decrying near-record high gasoline prices, the House voted Tuesday to allow the government to sue OPEC over oil production quotas.
added 2007 Tue May 22 21:11:32 by sexystacked
Summer is still a month a way, but motorists already are facing some of the highest gas prices ever. The national high has climbed to $3.20 a gallon. Pump prices are almost at an all-time record that's stood for more than a quarter-century.
Summer is still a month a way, but motorists already are facing some of the highest gas prices ever. The national high has climbed to $3.20 a gallon. Pump prices are almost at an all-time record that's stood for more than a quarter-century.
added 2007 Mon May 21 21:26:00 by engineer
The national average for gas is just over $3.19 per gallon, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report -- up 34 cents from last month and above the Energy Information Association's record last week of $3.10 per gallon. Both prices top the former record of $3.07 set on Sept. 5, 2005, after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast.
The national average for gas is just over $3.19 per gallon, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report -- up 34 cents from last month and above the Energy Information Association's record last week of $3.10 per gallon. Both prices top the former record of $3.07 set on Sept. 5, 2005, after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast.
added 2007 Fri May 18 19:36:01 by STONERS
The group warned in congressional testimony this week it believes that more record prices could be on the way. It's forecasting prices will approach $3.25 a gallon over the next 60 days.
The group warned in congressional testimony this week it believes that more record prices could be on the way. It's forecasting prices will approach $3.25 a gallon over the next 60 days.
added 2007 Fri May 18 18:51:07 by TimALoftis
As we mentioned yesterday, the EPA's list of HOV-lane-friendly hybrids has seen the light of day. The official draft list is now out
As we mentioned yesterday, the EPA's list of HOV-lane-friendly hybrids has seen the light of day. The official draft list is now out
added 2007 Thu May 17 20:13:15 by STONERS
Despite record fuel prices above $3 per gallon, more Americans will travel by car over the Memorial Day holiday weekend than a year ago, according to a survey by travel agency AAA.
Despite record fuel prices above $3 per gallon, more Americans will travel by car over the Memorial Day holiday weekend than a year ago, according to a survey by travel agency AAA.
added 2007 Thu May 17 20:09:45 by STONERS
The soaring price of gasoline is leading many Americans to adopt new strategies to economize on fuel, especially during the summer holiday driving season that's about to begin.
The soaring price of gasoline is leading many Americans to adopt new strategies to economize on fuel, especially during the summer holiday driving season that's about to begin.
added 2007 Wed May 16 21:13:50 by STONERS
Gasoline prices hit a record high for the fourth straight day Wednesday, according to AAA, and more records could be on the way.
Gasoline prices hit a record high for the fourth straight day Wednesday, according to AAA, and more records could be on the way.
added 2007 Wed May 16 21:10:51 by STONERS
The United States is likely to face several more years of high gasoline prices as refining capacity is expected to remain tight in the years ahead, a panel of high-ranking witnesses warned the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday.
The United States is likely to face several more years of high gasoline prices as refining capacity is expected to remain tight in the years ahead, a panel of high-ranking witnesses warned the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday.
added 2007 Tue May 15 9:56:50 by STONERS
Whatever the approach, people across the region are responding to the higher cost of gas, which last week topped $3 a gallon for regular unleaded.
Whatever the approach, people across the region are responding to the higher cost of gas, which last week topped $3 a gallon for regular unleaded.
added 2007 Tue May 15 9:49:49 by STONERS
If gas prices really were outrageously high, it is hard to believe there would be so many SUVs and big sedans, almost all with one occupant, still clogging the streets at rush hour.
If gas prices really were outrageously high, it is hard to believe there would be so many SUVs and big sedans, almost all with one occupant, still clogging the streets at rush hour.
