Travelers hit the highway for Fourth of July weekend Jul 3, 2009
Cleaver said she thought the lower gas prices, even though they have been climbing in recent days, are what pushed people out on the road. Gas prices are hovering around 2. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Drive On community Jul 3, 2009
Interesting that pickups are back at the top of the sales charts after being hit by rising gas prices a year ago. At the time, they were written off as never becoming family haulers again. (USA Today -- Money)
July 4th Travelers Get Head Start on Weekend Festivities Jul 3, 2009
"Gas prices are still up." Those who plan on being on the road this July 4th weekend should expect to see police who will be out in force cracking down on aggressive and impaired drivers along with seat belt violators. It seems the slumping economy and job losses are keeping more people closer to home this year, as AAA predicts only about one million Virginia residents will be traveling long distance. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Oil, gas industry: Permits are slow Jul 2, 2009
Wyoming natural gas prices are now $2. 49 per thousand cubic feet in Opal Hub and $2. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Asian Shares Fall as U.S. Sales, India Fuel Hit Automakers; Newcrest Gains Jul 2, 2009
July 2 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell as a continued slump in U.S. auto sales and a boost in Indian gas prices sparked concern car demand will falter. Honda Motor Co., Japans No. 2 automaker, fell 2. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
How to enjoy vacation while remaining thrifty Jul 2, 2009
While gas prices are significantly lower than this time last year, the recent rise in pump prices may also cause some travelers to limit or abbreviate their holiday plans, said Randy Williams, president, AAA Minnesota/Iowa ... " SACRAMENTO BEE ILLUSTRATION TRAVEL-WISE TIPSHigh fuel costs and the recession have expanded the already expansive travel-advice industry, where money-saving tips for summer vacationers abound. Here are some highlights:Stick to your budget: If you dont have dollars to... (Fresno Bee)
Transeuro Energy Corp. Proposed Restructuring and Debt Retirement Plan Jul 2, 2009
Firstly, Mattson owes an operating debt of approximately CAD 3 million to the license partner 'Questerre' resulting from the cost of operations performed in 2007 and 2008 that have not been recovered from production revenue due to the depressed gas prices over the last 12 months ... Recent low gas prices in Canada over the last 12 months have reduced revenues from the existing production wells. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Auto sales drop slows Jul 2, 2009
Toprak said affordability and gas prices that rose from $2. 28 per gallon in May to $2. (Albany Times Union)
Average Fresno gas prices drop below $3 overnight Jul 2, 2009
Gas prices rise again; Valley still above $3 ... Drop in gas prices continues ... Retail gas prices continued to decline this week after p 00003E5E eaking Sunday at $2. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
4th arrives amid shift in driving habits Jul 2, 2009
Heading into the holiday: Fewer miles at higher cost As Americans gear up for the Fourth, fewer are taking to the roads, or going as far, especially with gas prices on the rise ... 6% from April 2008, continuing rises in joblessness and gas prices are likely to limit driving, McMahon says ... The leisure travel organization attributes the projected decline to uncertainty about the economy, "especially rising joblessness and sagging personal incomes." The recent spike in gas prices also might be... (USA Today -- Autos)
Gas use drops 5.6% in first quarter Jul 2, 2009
Gas prices averaged $2. 24 per gallon in March, 38 percent less than in the previous year. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Kreitlow defends state budget Jul 2, 2009
For example, a proposed oil companies tax that would have impacted gas prices was cut out and replaced with a further reduction in the exemption on the capital gains tax, usually paid by wealthier state taxpayers. Only nine percent of Wisconsin residents pay the capital gains tax, Kreitlow said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
New nets bring beach to Riverfront Park in Niles Jul 2, 2009
With gas prices back in the 2. 50 range, the resident said, volleyball nets in Niles means players won't have to trek all the way to the beach to get a little sand between their toes. (Niles Star, MI)
In Senate, When 60 Doesn't Equal 60 Jul 2, 2009
You give him credit for the Dow and gas prices when he TOOK office, but ignore the $4 gas prices that existed for a year, $3 gas prices that existed for MOST of his presidency, and the 8,200 Dow average when he left office ... 40 gas prices, and a 10,000 Dow Jones average as "proof" that Bush did something positive ... 40 gas prices were gone within 2 MONTHS of him assuming office, and they've NEVER been back there again. (CBS News)
Don’t die on the Fourth of July Jul 2, 2009
However, less demand for gas likely plays a part in recent dips in gas prices. Oregon s average price for regular unleaded lost nearly two cents this week, to 2. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
BBVA economist: Texas faring better Jul 1, 2009
That particularly took hold after oil and gas prices declined, reducing activity in that sector statewide. Other parts of the globe and the nation are dealing with greater economic headwinds. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Mexco Energy Corporation Reports Earnings and Profitable Fiscal 2009 Jul 1, 2009
These risks include, but are not limited to, production variance from expectations, volatility of oil and gas prices, the need to develop and replace reserves, exploration risks, uncertainties about estimates of reserves, competition, government regulation, and mechanical and other inherit risks associated with oil and gas production. A discussion of these and other factors, including risks and uncertainties, is set forth in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. (PR Newswire)
Hyundai entices buyers with gas offer Jul 1, 2009
Some potential car buyers are holding back because of uncertainty over gas prices, Hyundai has said. (Lisa Poole/ Associated Press) Associated Press / July 1, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Buy new? Pickup owners say no. Jul 1, 2009
"We need certainty around gas prices," says Jeremy Anwyl, CEO of Edmunds. com, an auto information provider. (Christian Science Monitor)
Census: Big cities now growing quicker Jul 1, 2009
Housing crunch, recession and gas prices have slowed migration to suburbs ... Census data released Wednesday highlight a city resurgence in coastal regions and areas of the Midwest and Northeast, due to a housing crunch, recession and higher gas prices that have slowed migration to far-flung suburbs and residential hotspots in the South and West. (MSNBC -- Business)
Energy Prices Tumble; Gasoline Leads Way Jul 1, 2009
Meanwhile, retail gas prices added a half cent overnight to a new national average of $2 ... "Gas prices should back off a bit after that," said Phil Flynn, an analyst at Alaron Trading Corp. "However, you still have a wild card with oil. If crude keeps driving higher, then gas will too." ... More Related CURRENT GAS PRICES. (KSBW 8, CA)
OGRA on Tuesday slashed gas prices by 2 percent for domestic consumers Jul 1, 2009
Gas prices decreased. ISLAMABAD: OGRA on Tuesday slashed gas prices by 2 percent for domestic consumers, while the gas rate for independent power producers, power houses and industries has been reduced by 4. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Crude rises, as retail gas prices drop Jun 30, 2009
The IEA report drove down natural gas prices, as the Paris-based agency forecast that demand will drop this year for the first time in 50 years. Natural gas for July delivery fell 16. (Boston Globe)
Hyundai Tackles High and Uncertain Fuel Prices With Assurance Gas Lock -- $1.49 Per Gallon Guaranteed for a Year Jun 30, 2009
June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- With gas prices expected to push over $3 per gallon during peak summer travel months, Hyundai Assurance Gas Lock guarantees a year's worth of gas at $1 ... "We've extended Hyundai Assurance to cover gas prices just as peak summer demand traditionally strains budgets further, guaranteeing most new Hyundai owners a year's worth of low gas prices. It's another way we show consumers that, in this downturn, we're in this together, and we'll get through it together." ... 50 per... (PR Newswire)
Hyundai Offers a $1.49 Price Lock on Gas Jun 30, 2009
Gas prices were above $3 a gallon this summer, before the that forced Royal Dutch Shell () to close its primary oil field on Monday ... Hyundai's research showed that nearly 40% of potential new-car buyers were staying out of the market specifically because of uncertainty around future gas prices. (BusinessWeek)
Supreme Court should reflect make-up of country Jun 30, 2009
Justice Scalia showed empathy for Dick Cheney when he ruled that the then-vice president did not have to make public what transpired at a meeting he held with several energy czars (the meeting that took place prior to the unprecedented rise in gas prices). And why did Huggable Huckabee, the self proclaimed Good Ole Boy from Hope, Arkansas, keep referring to Judge Sotomayor as Maria. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Gas prices won't slow MetroWest's holiday travelers Jun 30, 2009
Many local residents yesterday said the spike in gas prices and the protracted economic downturn would not keep them from hitting the roads for the Fourth of July holiday. AAA predicted last week that the coming holiday weekend would see fewer vacationers as a result of higher gas prices, which have risen more than 20 cents in the last month, according to the AAA Web site ... "Gas prices would have to be six or seven (dollars) a gallon to make me not travel," he said. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
AAA: Fewer Marylanders to travel for Fourth of July Jun 30, 2009
A factor in the decline is the 7 percent increase in gas prices from a month ago. Over the last month fuel prices in Baltimore have jumped 16 cents to $2. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Milam joins counties protesting falling property tax bases Jun 30, 2009
175 resulted in the comptroller being assigned the responsibility of determining a market condition factor which is linked to the comptroller s estimate of future oil and gas prices The appraisal districts use the market condition factor to determine oil and gas property valuations. This new property tax formula has caused a significant under-valuation of oil and gas properties, the couties argue. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Cash for Clunkers plan to start in July Jun 30, 2009
At the same time, with nearly 100,000 car owners in the city qualifying for the rebate, 35,600 of whom reside in Queens, legislators hope the plan will alleviate the impact of gas prices for many New Yorkers. This is a smart investment in our nation s economy and environmental future that will also help jumpstart the struggling car industry, said Sen. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Average gas prices drop 5 cents in Tenn. Jun 30, 2009
Average gas prices drop 5 cents in Tenn ... Average gas prices drop 5 cents in Tenn ... Gas prices slid roughly 5 cents in Tennessee last week and analysts expect pump prices to go lower heading into the Independence Day holiday, according to. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Pricelock Partners With Hyundai to Lock in Low Fuel Prices Jun 30, 2009
"Both consumers and businesses want peace of mind and insurance against rising gas prices. Pricelock is the only company that combines technology and commodities expertise to deliver price protection that can be tailored to the needs of any business' fuel budget. And, as is shown by this program for Hyundai, being able to ease customers' anxiety over rising gas prices is a powerful sales incentive.". Pricelock, founded in 2006, was the company behind Chrysler's "Let's Refuel America" campaign... (PR Newswire)
Tire Tips to Keep Summer Driving Rolling Along Jun 30, 2009
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:00 AM CDT (ARA) - Warm weather, sunshine and lower gas prices may get more motorists on the road this summer. If you'll be among them, now is a good time to prepare your vehicle -- and especially its tires -- for summer road trips. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Lucas Energy Announces Fiscal 2009 Year-End Results, Reports Record Production, Revenue and Proven Reserves Jun 30, 2009
These include risks inherent in the drilling of oil and natural gas wells, including risks of fire, explosion, blowout, pipe failure, casing collapse, unusual or unexpected formation pressures, environmental hazards, and other operating and production risks inherent in oil and natural gas drilling and production activities, which may temporarily or permanently reduce production or cause initial production or test results to not be indicative of future well performance or delay the timing of... (Primezone Releases)
Lower gas prices = cheaper holiday travel Jun 30, 2009
Lower gas prices mean holiday travel will be cheaper this year ... In a survey by Information Resources Inc. nearly half -- 49 percent -- of respondents said gas prices would influence their decision to travel this summer, and a third said they would be going on only short day trips. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cheap(er) gas for holiday drivers Jun 30, 2009
Gas prices rose steeply the first few weeks of June, but last week headed down and could inch down even more by Independence Day ... Scroll down to see area gas prices ... Georgia gas prices rose sharply in recent weeks, moving from about $2. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fewer Drivers Expected to Hit the Road Jun 30, 2009
Gas prices, airfare and lodging costs will be lower. Although gasoline prices are up substantially since May, they are still much lower than they were at this time last year. (WTVR.com, VA)
Energy firms set to sell off equipment Jun 30, 2009
Due to the current low gas prices and bird stipulations in the Powder River Basin we are trying to match our equipment assets with the current market, Mantle said. The idea for the auction in Gillette started when Ritchie Brothers got the equipment from Three Way Inc. Mantle said they were kicking around the idea of reducing their amount of equipment when Ritchie Brothers happened to call. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Fewer taking July 4 out of town Jun 30, 2009
And gas prices - although they rose in Arizona for two months until last week's slight decline - are far below the $4 statewide average last year. Car trips make up a big part of holiday journeys, and gas prices can be deal breakers ... Despite a drop in gas prices from a year ago, fewer Arizonans are expected to be taking to the road this weekend, AAA says. (AZCentral -- News)
The Company Behind the Hyundai Gas Offer Jun 30, 2009
CEO Robert Fell explains how Pricelock is capitalizing on consumer concerns about gas prices ... The Chrysler Pricelock program is good for three years, and if gas prices migrate up again, people can use those Pricelock cards again. (BusinessWeek)
The government is expected today (Tuesday) to increase prices of petroleum products Jun 30, 2009
According to recommendations prepared for approval by the prime minister, natural gas prices for the next six months starting from July 1 are to be reduced for industrial consumers and power houses by 10 percent, domestic consumers by 2 percent and commercial users and CNG stations by 1 percent. According to Petroleum Ministry sources, the government is expected to increase the price of petrol by Rs 5 a litre and diesel by Rs 4 a litre. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Gas Prices Flat Across US Over Last 2 Weeks Jun 29, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. POSTED: Sunday, June 28, 2009UPDATED: 5:13 pm CDT June 28, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
Iranian Police Clash With 3,000 Protesters Jun 29, 2009
" HE sat there reading "My Pet Goat" and those long minutes of stupor were caught on video for all the world to see, demonstrating what a COWARD that stupid drunk was. What makes you think Obama is wasting his time reading the same book? His daughters are too old for such drivel! You are a liar and an imbecile. Your concept of what Obama "SHOULD" do is flat out wrong. Given our history of interfering in Iran, over-throwing their elected leader, installing our own puppet, etc., that LAST thing we... (CBS News -- World)
Gas prices flat Jun 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009. (06-28) 14:35 PDT Camarillo, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Gas prices drop before July 4 weekend Jun 29, 2009
After two months of increases, gas prices are dropping and should go lower heading into the July 4 weekend ... But officials say falling gas prices could prompt some families to reconsider. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Najib to declare his business policies Jun 29, 2009
Local gas is no longer heavily subsidised, contrary to perception, as international gas prices have collapsed, although the electricity-generation industry, which uses about half of the gas available, continues to pay highly-subsidised rates. Large foreign industrial investors need to be assured of an energy supply as they offer an alternative source of tax revenue and economic development. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Gas prices flat across U.S. Jun 29, 2009
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Lingle signs three energy measures Jun 29, 2009
The legislation received widespread support from legislators, environmentalists and clean-energy advocates but was opposed by those who said it would increase Hawai'i's high cost of living, mainly through higher gas prices. Although clean energy is one of Lingle's priorities, her administration opposed the barrel-tax bill during the session because of the belief that the increase would be passed on to consumers in the midst of a recession. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Oregon gas prices come down ahead of holiday Jun 28, 2009
Summer s gas prices may have peaked this week at a nationwide average of $2 ... Gas prices had run up for nearly two months straight, regional AAA director Marie Dodds said, but it remained significantly cheaper than pump prices one year ago, when a gallon cost above $4. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Mich. gas stations sign deals after gouging claims Jun 28, 2009
LANSING (AP) Eleven Michigan gas stations have signed deals with the state to settle allegations that they gouged drivers by raising gas prices to 5 a gallon during a hurricane last year, Attorney General Mike Cox said Friday. Gas at the stations located mostly in the Lansing area ranged from 4. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
The health of a nation Jun 28, 2009
Kaiser's polls on what consumers worry about find the cost of health care and insurance are equal with job security, gas prices and being able to pay the mortgage. "People make the link, not just the president," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* CPC and Formosa increase gas and diesel prices today Jun 27, 2009
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Governor Frets about Gas Prices Jun 27, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons says gas prices are up as much as 50 cents from just one month ago in tourist-dependent Nevada and other states in the West, and he wants to know why. Gibbons said he has asked his state energy adviser, Hatice Gecol, to give him a preliminary report in two weeks on the prices and what might be done to deal with the problem, whether through fuel conservation "or a request for someone in Washington, D.C., to look into this matter.". (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
How the climate bill hits your wallet Jun 27, 2009
Consumers will mainly see this cost in the form of higher electric bills and gas prices. The impact on the Federal budget is minimal, with one analysis suggesting that it could actually increase revenues a bit. (CNN -- Money)
Hawaii lawmakers back massive climate bill in close vote Jun 27, 2009
Republican opponents of the legislation argue it would drive up electricity and gas prices. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill could cost the average household about $175 annually by 2020. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Meltdown 101: Have Gas Prices Peaked for Summer? Jun 27, 2009
Meltdown 101: Have Gas Prices Peaked for Summer ... Meltdown 101: Have Gas Prices Peaked for Summer ... Meltdown 101: After moving higher for 54 straight days, have gas prices peaked for summer. (ABC News -- Wire)
Avoid car costs by sharing Jun 27, 2009
"Now more than ever, in an economic recession and with gas prices on the rise, people and businesses are turning to car sharing. In addition, in an era where people buy music by the song, driving a car by the hour makes a lot of sense.". Municipalities often tout car sharing if a service is available. (CNN)
County gas prices continue to rise Jun 27, 2009
According to the Cochise College Center for Economic Research s latest biweekly survey of gas prices, conducted during the week of June 15, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County increased from 2 ... Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices increased from 2 ... Willcox saw gas prices increase from 2. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Gas prices stabilize before holiday Jun 27, 2009
Gas prices in Texas have leveled off this week after steadily increasing during the past seven weeks, according to AAA Texas ... Even with the significant increases over the past few weeks, gas prices remain well below what they were one year ago when Texans were paying $3. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Retail gas prices dropped every day this week Jun 27, 2009
The Republican-American. Saturday, June 27, 2009 3:13 AM EDT. (Republican-American)
Petronas net profit at RM52bil in FY09 Jun 26, 2009
1bil in FY08, driven largely by higher sales volume and stronger liquefied natural gas prices and further compounded by the stronger US dollar against ringgit. Pre-tax profit declined to RM89. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oil tax, driver's card for illegals out of budget Jun 26, 2009
- A new tax that threatened to increase gas prices would be eliminated and illegal immigrants would not be issued special cards so they could drive legally on Wisconsin roads under a budget deal passed by the Democratic-controlled Senate early Friday ... Their plan would have allowed gas prices to go up 4. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Robbins & Myers Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results and Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend Jun 26, 2009
The most significant of these risks and uncertainties are described in our Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include, but are not limited to: the cyclical nature of some of our markets; a significant decline in capital expenditures in our primary markets; a major decline in oil and natural gas prices; reduced demand due to the general worldwide economic downturn and general credit market crises; increases in competition; changes in the... (PR Newswire)
Rowan Announces Decision to Recommence Construction of Third 240C Class Jack-up Rig Jun 26, 2009
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include oil and natural gas prices, the level of offshore expenditures by energy companies, energy demand, the general economy, including inflation, capital markets conditions, weather conditions in the Company's principal operating areas and environmental and other laws and regulations. Other relevant factors have been disclosed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (PR Newswire)
Cash for Clunkers plan to start in July Jun 26, 2009
At the same time, with nearly 100,000 car owners in the city qualifying for the rebate, 35,600 of whom reside in Queens, legislators hope the plan will alleviate the impact of gas prices for many New Yorkers. This is a smart investment in our nation s economy and environmental future that will also help jumpstart the struggling car industry, said Sen. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
