February 23, 2025 archive

Report shows average state tax rates on gasoline and diesel fuel nearly flat

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, federal and state motor fuel taxes   A new government report indicates the fuel taxes paid by motorists across the U.S. remained flat over the past several months. As of January 1, 2025, state taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel averaged $0.33 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.35/gal …

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EV charging stations to be shut down at Federal campus in Denver

  This week, electric vehicle charging stations at the Federal Center in Denver are expected to be shut down as the Department of Government Efficiency continues its growing effort to cut government spending. Colorado Public Radio reported the U.S. General Services Administration explained the EV chargers are not critical to its operations in Colorado. Click …

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Oklahoma makes big gain in oil and gas rigs

  Oil and gas drilling in Oklahoma took a big step in the past week, increasing the state rig count by five to 49 total rigs, according to the latest Baker Hughes Co. rig count. It was the largest one-week increase for the state in months. The total of 49 compared to the 44 rigs …

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