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Schmick: Farmers Should Not Pay Cap-And-Trade Fees
Schmick: Farmers Should Not Pay Cap-And-Trade Fees
Schmick: Farmers Should Not Pay Cap-And-Trade Fees
A Washington state lawmaker has introduced legislation to provide fuel rebates to farmers impacted by new climate policies.  When Governor Jay Inslee’s cap-and-trade bill passed two years ago, it contained an exemption for fuel used to produce and transport farm goods.  However, seve...
Diesel Prices Increase, As Oil Prices Move Higher
Diesel Prices Increase, As Oil Prices Move Higher
Diesel Prices Increase, As Oil Prices Move Higher
The trend of higher oil prices continues, pushing fuel prices across the Northwest, and across the nation higher.  According to AAA, the National average for a gallon of diesel increased this week, up two cents to $2.74.  Washington’s average held steady at $3.11 a gallon, wh...
National, Local Diesel Prices Tick Up
National, Local Diesel Prices Tick Up
National, Local Diesel Prices Tick Up
Oil prices continue to march higher.  The price for a barrel of oil has increased $6 in recent weeks, pushing the prices for a gallon of diesel higher.  According to AAA, the National diesel price increased two cents in the past week to $2.53 a gall...
Demand, Syria Pushes Oil Prices Higher
Demand, Syria Pushes Oil Prices Higher
Demand, Syria Pushes Oil Prices Higher
Diesel prices have inches higher over the past couple of weeks, thanks to increased demand as well as last week’s missile drops on Syria.  Oil prices have increased roughly $5 per barrel over the past several weeks.  That has translated into higher gasoline prices, and slightly elevated diesel prices.   Accord...