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Does Pic Show Police ‘Gas Stove Unit’ Confiscating a Stove?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan 30, 2023 Unfounded fears of a U.S. ban on gas stoves generated satirical posts.
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Are These Accurate Claims About Untapped Oil Reserves in the Bakken Formation?

Are These Accurate Claims About Untapped Oil Reserves in the Bakken Formation?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 17, 2008 The Bakken Formation lies within portions of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana.
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U.S. gas prices reached record levels in summer 2022.

4 Tips For Avoiding Online Misinfo About Gas Prices

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jun 8, 2022 No. 1: Don’t draw broad conclusions on the fuel economy based on one or a few pictures of gas st ...
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Machine, Pump, Person

Was US Average Gas Price in June 2022 the Highest It's Ever Been?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jun 7, 2022 The per gallon average reached $4.96, with California drivers paying the most.
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Traffic Light, Light, Car

What's the Price of Fuel Near You? Share a Gas Station Pic

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jun 2, 2022 With U.S. gasoline prices rapidly rising, we're collecting photos of signs depicting fuel prices ...
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Will Cars with Full Gas Tanks Explode on Hot Days?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jul 2, 2018 A common rumor holds that a car bearing a full tank of gas on an exceptionally hot day may explo ...
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E15 Gasoline

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 14, 2014 Will the use of E15 gasoline damage engines and/or void warranties of many types of cars?
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President Obama on High Gas Prices

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 28, 2011 President Obama told U.S. consumers that they should 'get used to' higher gas prices and 'trade ...
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Chevron and the National Guard

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 3, 2010 Chevron has denied accommodation to Louisiana National Guard helicopters battling the Gulf oil s ...
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Obama Lends $2 Billion to Brazilian Oil Company

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 10, 2010 President Obama signed an executive order to lend $2 billion to a Brazilian oil company?
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Clunker Math

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 13, 2009 Analysis demonstrates the 'Cash for Clunkers' program to be an inefficient economic trade-off?
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Big Oil

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 14, 2008 E-mail criticizes U.S. environmental regulations on the oil industry.
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The Truth About ANWR

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 1, 2008 E-mail reports the truth about the environmental impact of drilling for oil in ANWR.
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Alaskan Oil Shipped to Japan?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 9, 2008 Is all the crude oil produced in Alaska sold and shipped to Japan?
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Cheating at the Gas Pump

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 3, 2008 Account reports an instance of a customer being cheated by a malfunctioning gas pump.
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Tips on Pumping Gas

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 16, 2008 Four refueling tips supposedly help consumers get the most from their gasoline dollars, but how ...
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Eggs and Gas Prices

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 2, 2006 Will consumers' buying only a few gallons of gas at a time bring down the price of gasoline?
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Unloaded Gasoline Barges

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 2, 2006 E-mail from tugboat sailor claims thousands of barges have been left loaded with unsold fuel.
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Citgo / Petro Express

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 23, 2006 E-mails urge Americans to buy/not buy Citgo brand gasoline.
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Truckers' Strike

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 6, 2005 Are truckers poised to strike over rising fuel prices?
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