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Economy, Energy

“California’s gas average tops $6 per gallon as prices across the U.S. surge”

“California’s state average for a gallon of gas has surged above $6, making fuel in the Golden State the most expensive across the U.S. The average price at the pump in California hit a record $6.021 per gallon on Tuesday,… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Gas prices jump to fresh record highs”

“The national average price for regular gasoline climbed more than four cents on Tuesday to $4.37 a gallon, according to AAA. That takes out the prior record of $4.33 set on March 11.The gas spike — prices are up 17 cents… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Get Ready for Another Energy Price Spike: High Electric Bills”

“…Already frustrated and angry about high gasoline prices, many Americans are being hit by rapidly rising electricity bills, compounding inflation’s financial toll on people and businesses. The national average residential electricity rate was up 8 percent in January from a… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Soaring gas prices are forcing some Uber, Lyft drivers off the road”

“…The Consumer Price Index, which measures the prices Americans must pay for goods and services, is up 8.5% from a year ago — notching a fresh high in March. However, gas prices jumped 18.3% for the month, boosted by the war in Ukraine and… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Exxon signals record quarterly profit from oil and gas prices”

“Exxon Mobil Corp on Monday said its first-quarter results could top a seven-year quarterly record, with operating profits from pumping oil and gas alone of up to $9.3 billion. A snapshot of the largest U.S. oil company’s quarter ended March… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Putin tells Europe: Pay in roubles or we’ll cut off your gas”

“Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding foreign buyers pay for Russian gas in roubles from Friday or else have their supplies cut, a move European capitals rejected and which Germany said amounted to “blackmail”. Putin’s decree on Thursday leaves Europe… Continue Reading…

Energy

“U.S. to release 1 million barrels of oil per day from reserves to help cut gas prices”

“The White House on Thursday announced that the U.S. will release 1 million barrels of oil per day from strategic reserves to help cut gas prices and fight inflation across the country…” https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/31/us-to-release-1-million-barrels-of-oil-per-day-from-reserves-to-help-cut-gas-prices.html This is bad. If all emergency supplies… Continue Reading…

Energy

“How sanctions on Russian energy exports could work”

“…The ideal goal would be to lower Russian revenues while minimising the impact on oil flows. Two solutions could achieve this. The first one would be for the EU to impose price caps on Russian crude and oil products that… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“How Rising Gas Prices Drive Everyday Costs Beyond The Pump”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: It almost goes without saying that rising fuel costs will likely drive up the cost of anything that relies on transportation. As much of a no-brainer as this seems, many people are still not making the connection. If a… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Oil Price Rise ‘Trickles Down to Everything,’ Even Your Potato Salad to Go”

“The headlines about high oil and gas prices seem far away from products like plastic wrap or lawn fertilizer. In reality, though, these everyday items need hydrocarbons to get made, and all across the supply chain, the struggle is on… Continue Reading…