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‘Constructive’ talk but no deal as Granholm meets oil execs

A meeting on Thursday of oil company executives and Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm concerning high consumer gas prices and refining capacity was “constructive,” even as it failed to produce a policy to address prices at the pump, industry leaders said.

Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022

Oil industry says Granholm meeting sends 'positive signal'

Groups representing the oil industry and refiners say a meeting with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was productive and should send a signal to markets that the United States is committed to long-term investments in the oil and refining industry

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

'Constructive' talk but no deal as Granholm meets oil execs - Roll Call

A meeting of oil executives and Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm concerning high consumer gas prices did not produce an agreement.

Roll Call · Jun 23, 2022

America's incoherent approach to dealing with high gas prices

The problem is supply and demand. Policy proposals don't address either.

Axios · Jun 22, 2022

California will investigate why it has the highest gas prices. Here’s what we already know

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Assembly Democrats are forming a select committee to investigate why the state’s $6-per-gallon gas prices are among the nation’s highest.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Biden calls for three-month gas tax holiday as prices continue to rise

The federal gas tax funds highway maintenance and costs consumers 18 cents per gallon of gasoline and 24 cents per gallon of diesel fuel

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Energy authorities ignite ridicule over 'super' wood-burning stove

The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency’s promotion of “super” wood-burning stoves as a solution to high cooking gas prices has drawn ridicule on social media.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2022

Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes

President Joe Biden is preparing to call on Congress to suspend the federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Gas prices are falling nationwide. Will California drivers see some relief?

The average national price of regular gas has slipped under $5, marking the first time the closely watched number has decreased in nine weeks, according to AAA.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 21, 2022

Biden, Chevron chief trade sharp words over gas prices

In a pointed back and forth, the head of Chevron has complained that President Joe Biden has vilified energy firms at a time when gasoline prices are at near record levels and the president responded that the oil company CEO was being “mildly sensitive.”

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022