Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy is one of those energy firms that has helped fund opposition to a frack ban to be decided Tuesday in Denton, Texas. The company has contributed $195,000 toward the fight against a move by some city residents and …
State’s Transportation Leader Says Nation Must Solve Better Highway Funding
Better roads and bridges in Oklahoma almost go hand in hand with the state’s energy industry, whether it involves oil and gas rigs or wind towers being hauled over weakened bridges or deteriorating highways. And the state’s transportation leader says …
Nation’s Average Gas Prices Fall Below $3
The nation hasn’t seen the average gasoline price below three dollars a gallon since December of 2010, according to AAA Oklahoma. It reached $2.98 over the weekend, leading AAA spokesman Chuck Mai to say, “Motorists across the nation are experie…
A GOP Win in the Senate Could Return Inhofe to Control of Environmental Committee
Election day could put Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe back in power of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee—–if, and that’s not all of a big if, the Republicans win control of the U.S. Senate.
From 2003 to 2013, Senator Inhofe was …
State’s Gasoline Average Price Higher than National Average
Oklahoma now has a higher average gasoline price than the nation, according to GasBuddy.com. The gasoline price watchdog shows Oklahoma’s average price for gasoline is now $2.99 compared to the national average of $2.98 a gallon.
One week ago, the st…
$10.75 Gasoline in 2035—-It’s the Prediction
In 20 years, we’ll be paying more than 10-dollars for a gasoline of gasoline, according to a recent report from Boulder, Colorado-based Navigant Research. Hard to believe but the company says its analysis indicates prices will be around $10.75 a gallo…
Why Reuters Wants Hamm Divorce Documents Unsealed
If Reuters News Agency is ever to get its hands on sealed trial transcripts and documents of the court-ordered closed divorce trial of Continental Resources founder Harold Hamm, it will have to rely on its case before the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Espec…
CNG Pumps on Turnpike Being Replaced to Allow for Faster Fueling
It’s only a temporary shutdown for the compressed natural gas fueling station on the Turner Turnpike at the travel plaza near Stroud. Improvements are being made to allow for the faster fueling of CNG powered cars and trucks.
The Oklahoma Turnpike Au…
