August 30, 2016 archive

Gasoline Prices Hit $2.11 a Gallon in Oklahoma

Gasoline prices have risen in the past week in Oklahoma, reaching a new average of $2.11 a gallon, an increase of 5 cents, according to AAA Oklahoma. It appears the new average will close August nearly 20 cents more than the start of the month. “A number of factors have been driving prices higher for …

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West Texas Intermediate Falls Below $47 a Barrel on Monday

Crude oil futures retreated on Monday as fears mounted that OPEC members may not reach an agreement to stabilize the crude oil market, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, October West Texas Intermediate crude fell 66 cents, or 1.4%, to settle at $46.98 a barrel. October Brent crude, the global benchmark, …

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