The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 16 cents from last week at $4.43 and more than one dollar higher than it was a year ago. Crude oil remains high, averaging $100 per barrel amid continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley joined the chorus of concerns over the weekend.
An Ohio Sunoco did not charge $9.99 for regular gas; an employee said the unusual display appeared because the station’s tank was empty. Photos posted Saturday showed the Gibsonburg station advertising regular gasoline at $9.99 and diesel at $6.89, Newsweek reported. A station employee offered a simpler explanation Sunday. The regular-gas tank was empty, the […] The post Ohio Sunoco’s $9.99 gasoline display pointed to empty tank, worker says appeared first on American Almanac .
An Ohio Sunoco did not charge $9.99 for regular gas; an employee said the unusual display appeared because the station’s tank was empty. Photos posted Saturday showed the Gibsonburg station advertising regular gasoline at $9.99 and diesel at $6.89, Newsweek reported . A station employee offered a simpler explanation Sunday. The regular-gas tank was empty, the employee said, so the displayed figure was not an actual sale price. The images spread quickly after Ohio lawyer and political commentator Tom Renz posted them on X. Radio host Alex Jones shared the pictures, and the original post topped 770,000 views by Sunday. The distinction matters because fuel costs were already rising. AAA listed the national average at $4.48 Sunday, while…Open
Pres. Trump's policies are driving up diesel and fertilizer prices, which in turn are driving up costs for farmers and food prices for consumers. Former Montana Senator Jon Tester tells Ali Velshi that farmers "are looking at not being able to pay their bills because the energy costs are so high."
Production costs are expected to hit half a trillion dollars this year, as profits for farmers are expected to fall. The rising costs are being driven by fuel and fertilizer prices. Meanwhile, a farm bill has been passed to the Senate, and a major point of debate is over the bill's impact on SNAP benefit payments by certain states. President Trump signed a different bill that requires states that have a SNAP repayment error rate to pay some of the costs. The Farm Bill allows for a one-year delay on repayment but Democrats argue the delay should be extended and that the error-rate formula treats some states unfairly. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin.…
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Technology stocks are sliding worldwide after leaders of the AI industry warned a slowdown is needed for safety, while another jump in oil prices is pressuring financial markets.
Technology stocks are sliding worldwide after leaders of the AI industry warned a slowdown is needed for safety, while another jump in oil prices is pressuring financial markets.Open
Diesel prices have hit an all-time high, impacting America's already struggling agricultural industry. With prices surging past $6 a gallon, farmers are paying more to fuel their tractors, combines and other equipment. John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, joins NewsNation's Kellie Meyer to discuss the impact on farmers. "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #prime #farmers #diesel NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.