Category: fuel

UK Police Arrest 13 Following Slowing Driving Protests Over Fuel Prices

Thirteen drivers were arrested on Monday after slow-driving protests over soaring fuel prices blocked roads. A number of “go-slow” protests were staged on Monday morning in Wales and parts of England, with drivers blocking several motorways and A-roads, calling for a cut in fuel duty. Six police forces were involved in policing the protests in their jurisdictions….


Record Number of Travelers to Hit US Roads for July 4 Weekend: AAA

A record 42 million people around the United States are expected to hit the road for trips over the July 4 Independence Day weekend, AAA said Tuesday, absorbing historically high fuel costs to crowd the highways. The average U.S. retail price of gasoline recently broke through $5 per gallon for the first time in history….


Diesel Fuel Could Hit $10 a Gallon

Commentary  The continued price shocks and meteoric rise of diesel fuel are causing extreme chaos. Meanwhile, worsening inflation—made worse by the surging price of diesel fuel—continues across a wide array of consumables. Adding more concern, summer is just around the corner, and the United States is entering peak driving time as millions of Americans take…


Why Airplane Ticket Prices Are Flying High, While Your Wallet Might Be Grounded

If you think filling your car’s gas tank is expensive, how about filling the tanks for a Boeing Co. 737-800? A 737-800 has a fuel capacity of 6,875 gallons and as of April 25, according to the U.S. Gulf Coast Jet Fuel Spot price, jet fuel costs $4.27 a gallon, holding steady between this price…


Southwest Airlines Faces Staffing Challenge as Travel Rebounds

Southwest Airlines Co on Thursday forecast a “solid” profit for the current quarter and full-year, but said staffing woes were making it harder to keep pace with booming travel demand. The company said a sharp recovery in travel bookings in March helped lift its monthly revenue above 2019 levels for the first time since the…


Amazon Reports $3.8 Billion Loss in Q1 as Warehouse, Fuel Costs Soar

Amazon.com Inc. delivered a disappointing quarter and outlook on Thursday as the e-commerce giant was swamped by higher costs to run its warehouses and deliver packages to customers. Shares fell 9 percent in after-hours trade. After a long-running surge in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon is facing a litany of challenges. The company’s expenses…


Shooting Reported at NYC Subway, Explosives Found; US Inflation Hits 40 Yr High | NTD News Today

Multiple people were shot and at least 13 were injured on Tuesday in a New York City subway station where authorities found undetonated explosive devices, the Fire Department said. Russian leader Vladimir Putin says he has no doubt Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine, and argued they had no other choice than to take…


Biden Administration to Suspend Summer E15 Gasoline Sales Ban

The Biden administration is planning to allow sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends throughout the summer months as part of measures to address the increasing fuel costs driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The president is committed to doing everything he can to address the price increase Americans are facing at the pump,” a senior Biden…


Djokovic Vows to Use Tough Experiences to Fuel His Season

Novak Djokovic plans to use the challenging experiences he has endured this year due to being unvaccinated against COVID-19 as fuel for the rest of the season, the world number one said on Sunday ahead of his return to action in Monte Carlo. The 20-times Grand Slam champion was unable to defend his Australian Open…


UK Drivers Suffer Biggest Monthly Surge in Fuel Prices

Drivers were hit by the largest monthly spike in pump prices on record in March, despite a cut in fuel duty, according to new analysis. The RAC said the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts rose by 11.6p to end the month at 163.3p. Diesel prices rose even more sharply, up…