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Drivers are finally getting some relief at the pump. The national average gas price has dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in months, with prices falling in 47 states as oil markets react to developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations.
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AURORA, Ill. --- AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasoline has increased 18 cents over the past month. The Auto Club forecasts an average cost of $2.39 per gallon for the month of January --- up 54 cents per gallon from last year.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline edged down 0.7 cent to 232.0 cents per gallon as of Jan. 16 -- 50.1 cents higher than last year, according to the Energy Department.
Read More →OAKLAND, Calif. ---- California Attorney General Bill Lockyer this week announced that AT&T has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit that charges the company with repeatedly failing to test and repair its underground storage tanks.
Read More →ALBANY, N.Y. --- As part of his proposed budget package, New York Gov. George Pataki this week unveiled a multi-faceted plan aimed at reducing the state's dependence on foreign energy sources.
Read More →LOS ANGELES --- Today, only about 500 gas stations nationwide sell E85 fuel, according to the Detroit Free Press. But the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition expects that number to reach about 2,500 by the end of this year.
Read More →HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. --- In a move to save gasoline and to promote fuel efficiency to its citizens, the Chicago suburb of Highland Park spent nearly $450,000 on 21 hybrid sedan hatchbacks.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Energy analysts are identifying the ongoing controversy over Iran's nuclear program as the wild card in this year's oil market, according to Bloomberg.
Read More →WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow recently outlined details of proposed tax breaks for people who buy hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles. The breaks would give people who buy or lease hybrid cars and trucks a tax credit up to $3,400.
Read More →MONTPELIER, VT – A requirement of the USA Patriot Act, created to keep trucks loaded with hazardous cargo safe from terrorists, now requires commercial drivers to undergo fingerprint-based criminal history records checks when applying for, renewing, or transferring the hazardous materials endorsements they need to haul cargo such as gasoline, propane, and home heating fuel.
Read More →FT.WAYNE, IN – Federal rules scheduled to take effect this fall could make biodiesel more attractive to commercial trucking fleets.
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