Why gas prices are likely to stay high — and ways to ease the burden
Rising Gas Prices: A Strain on Drivers In a recent episode of “Drive with Lauren and Carl,” Carl Braugher and I jumped into a conversation about something every driver notices first: the gas prices at the pump. Unfortunately, those numbers have been climbing lately. Waiting in line at a drive-thru doesn’t seem like a big […]
Thieves are drilling holes in gas tanks to target California drivers.
Californians are facing not just high gas prices but also a growing threat from thieves targeting fuel in alarming ways. In a recent incident, Jacalyn Villalobos-Becerra from Long Beach found that her car’s gas tank had been drilled into, resulting in a significant loss of fuel. She discovered the damage as she prepared to leave […]
Indiana Governor Braun proposes a 30-day gas tax suspension in the state.
Indiana Governor Suspends Fuel Use Tax Amid Rising Prices Governor Mike Braun of Indiana, a Republican, announced on Wednesday a temporary 30-day suspension of the state’s 7% fuel use tax to help alleviate the financial strain on residents caused by increasing fuel costs. “I am declaring a gas tax exemption to relieve Hoosiers of the […]
Gas prices rise to $4.16 as the Iran conflict jeopardizes Trump’s advantage in the midterms
Trump Administration Engages Executives Amid Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Tensions Affecting Oil Markets As Iran’s aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz have dramatically diminished commercial shipping traffic by 95%, Jonathan Hunt reports live from London. The Chairman of Gramercy Fund Management, Mohamed El-Erian, discusses the resulting turmoil in the global oil market brought on […]
High gas prices may persist throughout summer even with the truce.
Strait of Hormuz Reopened, But High Gas Prices Expected Even with the Strait of Hormuz reopening following a two-week cease-fire with Iran, experts indicate that it could be several months before energy supplies stabilize, meaning Americans will likely see high gas prices extend into the summer. The recent attacks on numerous energy facilities across the […]
Haitian undocumented immigrant Rolbert Joachim kills Florida mother with a hammer outside a gas station
A Haitian man, who had been arrested and subsequently released by the Biden administration in 2022, was taken into custody again on Friday. He’s suspected of murdering his mother with a hammer in broad daylight at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida. Lorbert Joachim, 40, faces charges of second-degree murder and criminal damage to […]
Activists call for a boycott of Chevron due to claims about Israel during rising gas prices
Activist Group Targets Chevron with Boycott Campaign A radical group is launching an aggressive campaign against Chevron, sharing guides and maps on how to disrupt the oil company. This far-left, pro-Palestinian coalition, identified as the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, is specifically aiming to take down hundreds of Chevron locations across California. They have been […]
Oil prices fluctuate, and gas steadily rises beyond $4 per gallon due to uncertainty from the Iran conflict.
Uncertain Future in Iran Conflict as Oil Prices Fluctuate The situation in the Iran conflict is quite unclear right now. President Trump has issued threats of a severe attack, which is certainly alarming. However, oil prices were bouncing around on Monday morning, as reports suggested that regional mediators might be pushing for a 45-day cease-fire. […]
Car manufacturers’ association calls on government to eliminate gas tax and implement a vehicle weight charge.
Proposal to Replace Gas Tax with Vehicle Fee The head of a major automotive industry association has urged the federal government to eliminate the gas tax in favor of a vehicle fee designed to address road infrastructure funding. This push comes from John Bozella, the CEO of the Automotive Innovation Alliance, which represents significant manufacturers […]
Car manufacturers’ association calls on the government to eliminate the gas tax and introduce a fee based on vehicle weight.
Industry Groups Propose Changes to Fund Road Infrastructure Leaders from automotive industry groups, representing a majority of major car manufacturers, are urging the federal government to reconsider the gasoline tax. They are looking for a replacement in the form of vehicle tolls to help cover road maintenance costs. John Bozella, who heads the Automotive Innovation […]