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NW Fuel Prices Showing Some Moderate Relief
NW Fuel Prices Showing Some Moderate Relief
NW Fuel Prices Showing Some Moderate Relief
After fuel prices across the Northwest shot up, in some cases nearly a dollar in less than a month, there is a little relief to report this week.  West Texas Crude hasn’t changed that much, trading Monday slightly lower around $85 per barrel.  So, why did w...
Demand The Main Reason Fuel Prices Continue To Move Higher
Demand The Main Reason Fuel Prices Continue To Move Higher
Demand The Main Reason Fuel Prices Continue To Move Higher
It’s been a reoccurring theme for 2018, fuel prices, both diesel and gasoline, moving higher.  Marie Dodds with AAA said there are two chief reasons behind the constant increase.  First, demand for fuels is at a level we don’t typically see until July or perhaps August.   “On top of t...
AAA: Prepare For Highest Fuel Prices Since 2014
AAA: Prepare For Highest Fuel Prices Since 2014
AAA: Prepare For Highest Fuel Prices Since 2014
Fuel prices for this time of year are fairly high across the Inland Northwest.  According to AAA, the price for a barrel of oil has hovered between $60 and $64 since the start of the year.  AAA’s Marie Dodds said the improving economy is pushing fuel prices higher across the board.   “Peopl...
Oil Prices Drop Following Stock Market Turbulence
Oil Prices Drop Following Stock Market Turbulence
Oil Prices Drop Following Stock Market Turbulence
This is typically the time of year oil prices and fuel prices move higher, in anticipation of the summer drive season.  However, that is not the case across the region.  Marie Dodds with AAA told the Washington Ag Network fuel prices for most of the Northwest are holding after weeks steady increases from Christmas Day.   “...
International Issues Cold, Weather Impacting Fuel Prices
International Issues Cold, Weather Impacting Fuel Prices
International Issues Cold, Weather Impacting Fuel Prices
A New Year, and the same old trend for fuel prices.  AAA said oil prices continue to march higher, a trend we’ve seen for the past few months.  Marie Dodds with AAA said international issues, namely OPEC’s continued production cuts and unrest in Iran have pressured oil prices higher, which has trickled to diesel and gasoline prices.  However, Dodds said...
Diesel Prices Hold Steady As We Prepare To Wrap Up 2017
Diesel Prices Hold Steady As We Prepare To Wrap Up 2017
Diesel Prices Hold Steady As We Prepare To Wrap Up 2017
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2017 and welcome in a new year, fuel prices are surprisingly unchanged.  According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of diesel dropped slightly in the past week, at $2.83, while the Oregon average decreased two cents to $2.99 a...
Weather Continues To Impact Fuel Prices
Weather Continues To Impact Fuel Prices
Weather Continues To Impact Fuel Prices
It’s not often that mild weather and wild weather impact fuel prices at the same time.  But 2017 is turning out to be anything but normal.  Marie Dodds with AAA told the Washington Ag Network fuel prices and oil prices have increased thanks in large part to the mild weather across the U.S. this fall, w...
Fuel Prices Continue to Move Higher as Demand Tightens
Fuel Prices Continue to Move Higher as Demand Tightens
Fuel Prices Continue to Move Higher as Demand Tightens
Typically with the month of November, fuel prices begin to drop, both in diesel and gasoline.  However, 2017 is anything but a typical year, as prices are moving higher.  Marie Dodds with AAA said it’s simple economics, as demand for diesel and oil is very high right now.   “In fa...
Hurricanes Push Diesel Prices Higher
Hurricanes Push Diesel Prices Higher
Hurricanes Push Diesel Prices Higher
Thanks to hurricanes Harvey and Irma, fuel prices nationwide shot up to start September.  Now, it looks like, gas prices are starting to drift downward.  However, diesel prices continue to increase, but Marie Dodds with AAA said that upward movement has slowed in recent days.   “...

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