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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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Can You Avoid Funding the Middle East Through Gasoline Purchases?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 31, 2014 An article demonstrating how to eliminate U.S. oil imports from Middle Eastern countries is both ...
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E15 Gasoline

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David Mikkelson
Feb 11, 2014 Will the use of E15 gasoline damage engines and/or void warranties of many types of cars?
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Don't Buy Gas on April 15

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David Mikkelson
Mar 12, 2013 Will not buying gas on April 15 help lower gasoline prices?
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Citgo / Petro Express

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David Mikkelson
Jan 18, 2012 E-mails urge Americans to buy/not buy Citgo brand gasoline.
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President Obama on High Gas Prices

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 29, 2011 President Obama told U.S. consumers that they should 'get used to' higher gas prices and 'trade ...
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Gas Prices Petition

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 7, 2011 Will signing a petition to President Bush help lower gasoline prices?
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Hurricane Katrina and Gas Prices

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 7, 2011 Various rumors about the effect of Hurricane Katrina on gasoline supplies and prices.
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Big Oil

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 7, 2011 E-mail criticizes U.S. environmental regulations on the oil industry.
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Alaskan Oil Shipped to Japan?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 7, 2011 Is all the crude oil produced in Alaska sold and shipped to Japan?
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Truckers' Strike

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 7, 2011 Are truckers poised to strike over rising fuel prices?
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Unloaded Gasoline Barges

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 7, 2011 E-mail from tugboat sailor claims thousands of barges have been left loaded with unsold fuel.
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Hess Oil

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 7, 2011 Does Hess Oil not buy product from Middle Eastern countries because it is 'owned by a Jewish fam ...
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Eggs and Gas Prices

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 7, 2011 Will consumers' buying only a few gallons of gas at a time bring down the price of gasoline?
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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
Mar 3, 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
Oct 6, 2009 Analysis demonstrates the 'Cash for Clunkers' program to be an inefficient economic trade-off?
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