Gov. Larry Hogan and top legislative leaders agreed to a 30-day suspension of the state's gas tax amid rising prices at the pump.
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Read More »March 11, 2022 Comments Off on Hogan, top lawmakers agree to 30-day gas tax suspension
Gov. Larry Hogan and top legislative leaders agreed to a 30-day suspension of the state's gas tax amid rising prices at the pump.
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Read More »March 10, 2022 Comments Off on Inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982.
Read More »November 24, 2021 Comments Off on Maryland residents say they’re feeling it at the pump and in stores
Some Marylanders say they are changing their budgets as they pay more for basic necessities like groceries and gas due to inflation.
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Read More »November 8, 2021 Comments Off on Average gas prices rising in Maryland, across US
The average price for regular-grade gas in Maryland rose by 1 cent from last week, according to AAA. But the price has risen by $0.19 from a month ago.
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Read More »June 16, 2021 Comments Off on Federal judge blocks Biden’s pause on new oil, gas leases
The Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water was blocked by a federal judge in Louisiana.
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Read More »June 7, 2021 Comments Off on Most of ransom paid after Colonial Pipeline hack has been recovered, officials say
The Justice Department has recovered most of a multimillion-dollar ransom payment to hackers after a cyberattack that caused Colonial Pipeline to halt its operations, officials said.
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Read More »June 3, 2021 Comments Off on Third Exxon Mobil board member unseated as shareholders continue climate fight
Exxon Mobil shareholders have unseated a third board member in their bid to force the oil giant to deal more aggressively with climate change.
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Read More »June 1, 2021 Comments Off on OPEC to increase oil output as global economy recovers
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producing countries have confirmed plans to restore 2.1 million barrels per day of crude production.
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Read More »May 27, 2021 Comments Off on Pipelines ordered to assess cybersecurity after ransomware hack
U.S. pipeline operators will be required for the first time to conduct a cybersecurity assessment under a Biden administration directive in response to the ransomware hack of Colonial Pipeline.
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Read More »May 26, 2021 Comments Off on Exxon board shifting on climate change, as at least 2 members lose seats
Exxon Mobil’s shareholders have voted to replace at least two of the company's 12 board members with directors who are seen as better suited to fight climate change, bolster Exxon’s finances and guide it through a transition to cleaner energy.
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