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Some Washington Farmers Being Charged For Cap-And-Trade
Some Washington Farmers Being Charged For Cap-And-Trade
Some Washington Farmers Being Charged For Cap-And-Trade
Farmers and producers across Washington could be paying higher fuel prices than they should.  The state’s Climate Commitment Act, or cap-and-trade, went into effect January 1st, establishing a cap on emissions and creating a carbon tax of around 40 cents per gallon.  While farmers...
Fuel Prices Continue To Climb
Fuel Prices Continue To Climb
Fuel Prices Continue To Climb
Despite oil prices holding or even slipping, fuel prices continue to move higher across the United States, a trend that started in late December.  West Texas crude traded lower in Monday’s action, down by a little more than 1%, coming in at $77 per barrel.  But gasoline ...
Oil Prices Continue To Move Higher
Oil Prices Continue To Move Higher
Oil Prices Continue To Move Higher
Oil prices continue the march higher we’ve seen through the first three weeks of 2023.  West Texas Crude was up slightly in Monday’s trade, around $81 per barrel.  Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy said there are several issues pushing oil prices higher, and tops on that list, China.   “Reopening its economy, the...
DeHaan Expects Fuel Prices To Climb
DeHaan Expects Fuel Prices To Climb
DeHaan Expects Fuel Prices To Climb
Oil prices started the new year moving up slightly.  West Texas rose roughly 3% in Monday’s trade to $76 per barrel.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said it's been a bumpy start to the year.   “Oil prices still a bit lower than what they were a week ago, but oil prices in full rally mode today with China giving us strong indication of a full reopening happening.”   DeHaan said investors don’... Read
Will Fuel Prices Continue To Fall Into 2023?
Will Fuel Prices Continue To Fall Into 2023?
Will Fuel Prices Continue To Fall Into 2023?
Consumers enjoyed a bit of relief at both the gas and diesel pump to wrap up 2022.  Fuel prices started to fall in some locations in early November, and continued through December, thanks to dropping oil prices, and economic uncertainty both in the U.S., but a...
News From China Pushes Oil Prices Higher
News From China Pushes Oil Prices Higher
News From China Pushes Oil Prices Higher
Oil prices have inched a little higher in the past week, rebounding from the lowest prices we’ve seen in roughly a year.  A barrel of West Texas was up roughly $2 in Monday’s trade, hovering around $75.  And while that is higher week-over-week, Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy noted that’s still one of the lowest prices we’ve seen in 2022.  DeHaan noted the recent swing higher in o...
China Weighing On The Mind Of Oil Investors
China Weighing On The Mind Of Oil Investors
China Weighing On The Mind Of Oil Investors
West Texas Crude traded around $71 per barrel in last week’s trade, the lowest level we’ve seen in roughly a year.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said the economic uncertainty that has pushed oil prices lower for the past two-plus months continues to weigh on the minds of investors.  He said while there’...
Meyer: Farm Forecast Reason To Celebrate
Meyer: Farm Forecast Reason To Celebrate
Meyer: Farm Forecast Reason To Celebrate
While we only have a few weeks remaining on the year, USDA is out with its 2022 farm income forecast.  And USDA chief economist says the latest numbers is reason for farm country to celebrate.   "Record net cash farm income the largest net farm income in decades and a lot of it on strength in prices.”   That...
DeHaan Fuel Prices Expected To Continue To Drop
DeHaan Fuel Prices Expected To Continue To Drop
DeHaan Fuel Prices Expected To Continue To Drop
Thanks to international issues and pressures, oil prices have been fairly volatile over the past couple of weeks.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said the price for a barrel of West Texas Crude fell last week, thanks to China’s zero COVID policy, which locked down the 2nd largest economy in the world.   Howeve...

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