Critics of the liberal-bent environmental leaders in California often advise Californians who are moving to Texas—don’t bring your liberal attitudes with you. But now Dallas might do what some California cities have done—ban the use of gasoline-powered lawnmowers and leaf blowers. The Dallas Morning News reported that Dallas officials, citing health, noise and environmental …
Category: Gasoline Prices in Oklahoma
Gas prices took another plunge in Oklahoma and the US
Gasoline prices in Oklahoma dropped 16 cents in the past week, leading the way as the national decline was 12 cents. The American Automobile Association reported Oklahoma’s price decline was among the 10 largest weekly decreases across the U.S. Alaska led all states with a 30-cent plunge. Oklahoma was also among the 10 least …
Gas pump thief busted in Texas
The 21st century way of stealing gasoline landed a man in jail around Houston this past week. He ended up getting 800 gallons of gas for $8 according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Click here for Star Telegram
Increased holiday travel in next week’s forecast in Oklahoma
Yeah— you and thousands of your closest friends will be gathering next week at the airport or on the highway. It’s Thanksgiving travel time again as you rub shoulders with strangers at the airport, stand in long lines of TSA security or else drive white-knuckled down I-35 in Oklahoma. AAA Oklahoma advises one thing …
Gasoline prices continue their fall in Oklahoma
Gasoline prices fell nine cents in the past week in Oklahoma, the same amount that the national average dropped, reaching a national average of $3.79 and an average $3.41 in Oklahoma. Prices have fallen daily since early October, mostly because of lower oil prices and a declining lack of demand by drivers. Oklahoma’s $3.41 …
Additional energy headlines
** The Biden administration maintains that the SPR is still the largest strategic reserve across the globe. It has about 400 million barrels remaining, which Biden says is “more than enough for any supply emergency.” ** The US now has just a 25 day supply of diesel, and that’s the lowest level since 2008. On top …
Rep. Mullin and others tell Biden again–his energy policies aren’t working
U.S. House Republicans, including Congressman Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma sent yet another letter to President Biden urging him to reverse his anti-American energy policies. In a letter telling the President his energy policies aren’t working, Mullin along with Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana and HEAT Co-Chair Rep Jeff Duncan of South Carolina, stated he …
Inflation grew more than expected in September
While gasoline prices continue rising in Oklahoma and most of the country, inflation has not abated as reflected in the latest Consumer Price Index released by the government. It shows inflation grew 0.4% in September, more than expected as it rose 0.1% in August. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that over the …
More headlines of energy stories
** California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’ll call a special session of the legislature to pass a new tax on oil company profits to punish them for what he class is “rank price gouging.” ** Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., has asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to launch hearings into the Biden administration’s request that Saudi Arabia delay a …
Gasoline prices continue to increase in Oklahoma
Gasoline prices rose by another 12 cents in the past week in Oklahoma, reaching a new average of $3.55 a gallon according to the American Automobile Association. And some experts believe prices will continue to climb because of last week’s action by OPEC+ to reduce oil production by 2 million barrels a day. While …