GAS PRICES

May 19 2025POLITICS

Walmart's Price Dilemma: Tariffs and the Shopping Cart

The U. S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, recently hinted that Walmart, the nation's biggest retailer, might increase prices due to President Trump's tariffs. This came after Trump warned Walmart not to raise prices and promised to keep a close eye on the situation. The conversation between Bessent and Walmart's CEO, Doug McMillon, happened just a day after Trump...

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Dec 24 2024WEATHER

Snowy Surprise for Holiday Drivers

This holiday season, travelers in New England might encounter a white Christmas in a way they hadn't planned. A snowstorm is predicted to hit, potentially covering some areas with up to 8 inches of snow. With the vast majority of travelers choosing to drive, the roads are expected to be particularly busy, especially those leading north or west like the Massachusetts ...

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Dec 01 2024POLITICS

How Putin's War Affects Our Heating Bills

You might have noticed that your heating bills have been going through the roof lately. That's because Putin's war in Ukraine has caused gas prices to soar. Europe relies heavily on Russian gas, so we all end up paying more, even if we didn't want to. Let's break it down. Imagine this: every household in Europe is now shelling out an extra six euros a day just to ke...

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Nov 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

California to Boost Emissions Cuts, but Gas Prices Might Rise

California’s air regulators just voted to change a major climate program. This program, called the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), aims to reduce emissions from transportation fuels. The updates aim to boost emission reduction targets and fund charging stations for electric vehicles. But, there's a catch. These changes might increase gas prices across the state. Som...

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Gas Bill from California: What Does It Mean for Arizona?

California recently passed a law aiming to stabilize gas prices. But Arizona might face higher prices due to this new rule. The law gives California power to require refineries to keep extra fuel. This is meant to prevent sudden price spikes when refineries shut down for maintenance. Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs worries this could hurt Arizonans, already struggling...

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Oct 02 2024POLITICS

California Takes Action on Gas Prices: A New Approach

Lawmakers in California are trying to tackle the long-standing issue of sudden gas price hikes. They've proposed a new law that would require fuel refineries to keep a certain amount of gasoline in reserve. This is meant to make sure there’s enough supply, especially during summer when prices often jump. Governor Gavin Newsom supports this bill. It would let state e...

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