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A flare to burn methane from oil production is seen on a well pad near Watford City, North Dakota, on Aug. 26, 2021. The Biden administration is ramping up efforts to reduce methane emissions. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)
Nov 11, 2022

Biden tightens methane emissions rule amid push for more oil

The Biden administration is ramping up efforts to reduce methane emissions, even as President Joe Biden has pressed energy producers for more oil drilling.

Oct 6, 2022

How will OPEC cuts affect oil prices, inflation?

Here is what to know about the OPEC+ decision and what it could mean for the economy and the oil price cap.

Jun 27, 2022

Md. Republicans call for gas tax pause through 2022

Maryland Republican lawmakers at the state and federal level are urging Democrats to act to lower gas prices.

Prince George's County resident Shahid Allah says he doesn’t do as much long-distance driving anymore because of higher gas prices. (CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE/BRITTANY N. GADDY)
Jun 22, 2022

Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas, diesel taxes

President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months.

At $6.13, the Shell station near the home of the Bowie Baysox was more than $1 higher than its nearby competition on Sunday, June 5. (Bryan Sears/The Daily Record)
Jun 6, 2022

Pumped up: At Bowie gas station, price of regular reaches above $6

For a time, one gas station in Bowie boasted the highest price for a gallon of regular gas in all of Maryland.

Darrell Lee, after filling his tank in west Baltimore in preparation for a DoorDash delivery, said the economy needs long-term solutions and not a temporary stop gap. (Joe Ryan/Capital News Service)
May 24, 2022

Explainer: Why is Maryland’s gas tax set to rise by so much?

Barring extraordinary action by political leaders, Maryland motorists will pay more in state fuel taxes. Like many tax issues, the state's gas excise calculation is complicated.

Darrell Lee, after filling his tank in west Baltimore in preparation for a DoorDash delivery, said the economy needs long-term solutions and not a temporary stop gap. (Joe Ryan/Capital News Service)
May 23, 2022

Average US gasoline price jumps 33 cents to $4.71 per gallon

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over the past two weeks to $4.71 per gallon.

Darrell Lee, after filling his tank in west Baltimore in preparation for a DoorDash delivery, said the economy needs long-term solutions and not a temporary stop gap. (Joe Ryan/Capital News Service)
Apr 14, 2022

Temporary suspension of Maryland gas tax expiring, but debate continues

The end is nigh for Maryland's gas tax holiday.

Apr 6, 2022

Democrats accuse oil companies of ‘rip off’ on gas prices

House Democrats accused oil companies of "ripping off the American people” and putting profits before production.

Darrell Lee, after filling his tank in west Baltimore in preparation for a DoorDash delivery, said the economy needs long-term solutions and not a temporary stop gap. (Joe Ryan/Capital News Service)
Apr 6, 2022

Maryland drivers say gas tax suspension not providing enough relief

To some, the temporary lower gas prices are not significant, because they don’t provide a much-needed long-term solution.

Mar 18, 2022

Hogan signs gas tax suspension into law; talk of other actions continues

Temporarily cheaper gas prices in Maryland are here, and the state’s top tax collector is vowing to bring down the hammer on recalcitrant gas station owners.

Mar 17, 2022

Gas tax suspension for 30 days advancing toward final vote

Maryland lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Thursday to suspend the state's gas tax for 30 days, with a final vote expected soon.

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