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Gas and biofuel prices will go even higher amid conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but biofuel leaders argue that corn ethanol will still be cheaper than gasoline and able to meet demand. Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says there’s no arguing that fuel prices go up during war. ...

The warnings are out: war between Russia and Ukraine will drive fuel prices even higher. Biofuel interests say the U.S. response should be more, not less ethanol and biodiesel use, adding oil and gas are a Russian political weapon, while rare earth minerals for electric vehicles can be a Chinese weapon ...

The Senate confirmed New Mexico Democratic Representative Deb Haaland as the new Secretary of the Interior. Haaland is the first American Indian to hold the post. Native American groups applauded her confirmation, but there is controversy over her views on oil and gas leases on federal land and fracking ...

The Monthly Food Price Index averaged 116.0 points in February 2021, 2.4% higher than January, marking the ninth month of consecutive rise. The index by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reached its highest level since July 2014 ...

This time of year, producers have so much on their mind as they start another growing season. One thing they don’t want to worry about it making sure they have enough fuel for those day to day operations. That’s where Coleman Oil steps in to help. Chu ...

Gas and oil production has increased considerably in the United States over the past decade.  Between 2004 and 2014, production increased 69%, with two-thirds of that production originating on farmland.  What does that mean for both farm operators and non-operator landlords in terms of potential income, leasing, etc.? Clau...

Oil prices have held steady over the past couple of weeks, but that trend could change in the coming days, thanks to trade issues with China.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy.com said a trade war with China is bad news for the American economy, and will impact what we pay at the pump.  ...

Despite a recent increase in oil prices, diesel prices have held steady over the past couple of weeks.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy.com says when oil prices increase in late June, just a head of the 4th of July holiday, gas prices were quick to follow.  Ho...

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...

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...