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A customer holds a credit card at the pay-at-the-pump gasoline pump in Rolling Meadow, Ill., Thursday, June 30, 2022. U.S consumers have so far defied higher prices for gas, food, and rent and have been spending more in 2022, providing crucial support to the economy. The Wall Street Journal reports that Visa and Mastercard have raised the amount a gas station can hold up to $175 on credit or debit card at the pump.

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Governor suspends Georgia gas taxes through mid-August

Georgia's governor is extending the suspension of the state's motor fuel tax through mid-August. Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday signed an executive order extending the suspension for a second time.

July 01, 2022
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  • Associated Press
An attendant pumps gas into a motorcycle in Hanoi, Vietnam Sunday, June 19, 2022. Across the globe, drivers are rethinking their habits and personal finances amid skyrocketing prices for gasoline and diesel.

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  • Economy

Pain at the gas pump is being felt around the world

Across the globe drivers are rethinking their habits and personal finances amid skyrocketing prices for gasoline and diesel.

June 20, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Dominion voting machine

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Political Rewind: Questions over voting machines; SCOTUS set to release opinions; Gas giveaway

Monday on Political Rewind: Congress negotiates gun safety laws in the wake of mass shootings. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court considers a major Second Amendment case and a PAC supporting Herschel Walker fuels controversy over a gas giveaway. 

 

June 06, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 2 more
A woman prepares to fuel up at a gas station in East Dundee, Ill., on March 19.

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  • Politics

Florida approves 10 tax-free holidays for essentials like gas and diapers

A variety of items will be tax-free in the state over coming months. The move comes as Americans are facing soaring inflation and high gas prices.

May 07, 2022
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell dies.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Crossover deadline looms; Walker's businesses; former ATL mayor Sam Massell dies

Monday on Political Rewind: As the deadline for bills to pass at least one chamber in the General Assembly looms, legislation aimed at suspending the state's gas tax, mental health reform and "constitutional carry" move forward. Plus, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveals new info on U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker's businesses. Finally, we talk of the death of respected Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell.

 

March 14, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Long lines for low gas prices.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Perdue qualifies; Kemp & Warnock want to halt gas taxes; Bill targets homelessness

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Leaders on both sides of the aisle are working to relieve pain at the pump. Gov. Brian Kemp and Sen. Raphael Warnock want to halt gas taxes as prices climb. Plus, Abrams sticks to her 2018 messaging after qualifying. Also: More updates from under the Gold Dome.

March 09, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
In December 1955, a man posts a price for leaded gasoline at a station in Everett, Massachusetts. The United Nations said on Monday that the world is no longer using the toxic fuel, bringing an end to a century of damaging pollution.

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The World Has Finally Stopped Using Leaded Gasoline. Algeria Used The Last Stockpile

A calamitous invention that poisoned air, water and soil for generations is no more, according to a report from the United Nations.

August 31, 2021
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  • Camila Domonoske
A lower-carbon natural gas flame burns on a stovetop at a NW Natural testing facility.

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  • Energy

Natural Gas Companies Have Their Own Plans To Go Low-Carbon

The companies face an existential threat as more governments and businesses move to tackle climate change. So a growing number have their own plans to decarbonize, by creating renewable gas.

February 21, 2021
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By:
  • Cassandra Profita
A sign in the Jonah Field advertises cheap rates at a deserted motel built for oil and gas workers.

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  • National

A Wyoming County Predicts 'Total Economic Devastation' From Biden Leasing Ban

Most of the oil and gas drilled in Wyoming comes from federal land and communities there are bracing for job losses and school funding cuts in the wake of a Biden administration pause on new leasing.

January 28, 2021
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By:
  • Kirk Siegler

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