The temporary shutdown of the Suncor oil refinery in Commerce City, Colorado so far did not result any increased gasoline prices in the state. Suncor announced the suspension of operations two weeks ago due to malfunctions and fires reported Colorado Public Radio. Click here for CPR
Category: Gasoline Prices in Oklahoma
Higher gas prices could hit us if ethanol plan is approved
If a plan by seven Midwestern state governors is approved to increase the use of corn-based ethanol, we could be staring at higher gasoline costs. The federal government is reviewing the plan that if approved would of course be good news for corn farmers, but not necessarily for consumers reported Bloomberg. Here’s why. It …
PSO curtailment program approved by regulators
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners have approved a special tariff proposed by Public Service Company of Oklahoma to help reduce the cost of electric services to certain participating customers. But not all. Approval came on a 3-0 vote last week despite opposition by the Oklahoma Industrial Energy Consumers whose attorney, Thomas Schroeder argued the Voluntary Curtailment …
Gasoline prices bounce back up in Oklahoma
National gasoline prices have taken a jump upward in the past week and they’re doing the same in Oklahoma. The state’s average as of Jan. 2, 2023 is $2.85 which is 18 cents higher than one week ago. However, it is lower than the $2.93 average reported a month ago and still 2 cents …
How much will we pay for gasoline in this new year?
Okay. The New Year is here and consumers are left wondering—what will it be like for the prices we pay at the pump? Higher? Lower? Some observers believe the lowest prices for 2023 will likely occur in February with a national average of $2.99 per gallon according to USA Today. Click here for USA …
Gasoline prices headed back up in Oklahoma
Gasoline prices inched back upward in Oklahoma in the past week, reaching a new average of $2.70, an increase of five cents a gallon. AAA Oklahoma reported the $2.70 average compared to the national average of $3.10 per gallon of regular gasoline. Despite the slight increase, only four counties in Oklahoma still have average …
Holiday travel to jump in Oklahoma
This is the week that holiday travel will swell and AAA Oklahoma predicts 1.1 million Oklahomans will either fly or drive somewhere for the Christmas weekend and the following week. AAA expects an increase of 28,400 people across the state compared to the number of 2021 holiday travelers. The organization stated the numbers are approaching …
Oklahoma gasoline prices continue to fall
Oklahoma gasoline prices are down to a new statewide average of $2.69 a gallon, less than a year ago when the average was $2.89 according to AAA. The national average of $3.26 is 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago. The automobile group said Oklahoma’s average …
Treasurer worried about falling energy prices and impact on Oklahoma tax collections
Monthly tax collections on Oklahoma oil and gas production took a dip in November for the first time since April reported the State Treasurer on Friday leading Treasurer Randy McDaniel to worry about future collections. The collections fell below $160 million said McDaniel who also pointed out the gross receipts to the Treasury over the …
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