Newsom Signs Another Law Claiming to Curb Gas Prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed another bill Monday that takes action on gasoline prices, but also cuts taxes, eliminates the state's burdensome “cap-and-trade” system and imposes restrictions on refineries. He insisted that there would be no relaxation of regulations. These are what industry and independent experts say are key factors in the Golden State's […]
What to know about California's controversial new law aimed at preventing gas price spikes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed into law a controversial plan that would tighten storage rules for fuel refineries to prevent future fuel shortages and higher pump prices. of AB×2-1 The bill, approved by the California Assembly on Monday morning and the state Senate in a special session on Friday, would allow state […]
UK ‘risks repeat of surging energy bills’ amid continued reliance on gas | Energy
The UK is too reliant on gas and is at risk of another sharp rise in energy costs fueling an ongoing cost of living crisis, according to an expert panel of industry leaders. The Energy Crisis Committee has warned that the UK is “dangerously unprepared” for a new crisis as it continues to rely on […]
NYC gas station worker left clinging to life in brutal stabbing by shoplifter: cops
A callous shoplifter brutally stabbed a Bronx gas station employee over the weekend as he tried to stop the thief, leaving him with life-threatening injuries, police said. Police said the unidentified intruder was attempting to steal from a kiosk at the BP Station in Westchester Square near East Tremont Avenue around 1 a.m. Sunday when […]
Gov. DeSantis provides free gas in Florida amid Hurricane Milton fallout
Florida will distribute millions of gallons of free gasoline after Hurricane Milton hit the Sunshine State, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday. Fuel is already being distributed at three locations, the governor said, adding that more locations will open later Saturday, including at the Port of Tampa. Politico reported. The news comes after DeSantis faced criticism […]
DeSantis: Three gas stations offering free fuel amid gas shortage post-Milton
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced at a press conference on Saturday that three gas stations will provide free fuel to state residents after multiple cities were affected by Hurricane Milton. The three locations are in Plant City, Bradenton, and St. Petersburg, Florida. “We just want to make sure people get what they need,” DeSantis told […]
California lawmakers advance Newsom's plan to prevent gas price spikes
The California Senate on Friday advanced Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) controversial proposal to tighten rules on fuel storage at refineries. This is an attempt to avoid future supply shortages and pump price increases. “Californiaans are one step closer to getting the protection they need from big oil's soaring prices,” Newsom said. stated in a statement […]
Post-Milton gas in Florida will be a challenge: GasBuddy founder
(news nation) — Many gas stations in West Florida are out of gas, and replenishment won't happen overnight even after Hurricane Milton passes, experts who track gas prices across the country said. . “Nearly a quarter of Florida's gas stations are out of gas,” said Patrick de Haan, the institute's petroleum analyst director. Gasoline analysis […]
Harris risks losing crucial battleground due to Biden’s gas export pause
Vice President Kamala Harris is under increasing pressure from within her party to lift the Biden administration's moratorium on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, a move that has left Democratic presidential candidates in a key battleground for natural gas giants. Amid growing concerns that it could lose Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania's 19 electors are considered critical to […]
Hurricane Milton, theme parks, gas supplies, Walmart’s role
NOAA Hurricane Hunters have been leveraging aircraft and in-aircraft technology to obtain data about Hurricane Milton. Credit: OMAO/NOAA/TMX Hurricane Milton strengthened to Category 5 late Tuesday. Florida is running low on gasoline and millions of residents are evacuating the state. Major theme parks have announced closures and reopening plans. Walmart US CEO talks about recovery […]