oil
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PublishedOctober 8, 2022
The U.S. is the world’s largest oil producer. You’ll still pay more for gas.
When supply in the market contracts slightly – as it will with OPEC Plus's decision last week to cut production – that can affect prices in the U.S.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2022
OPEC+ makes big cut to oil production to increase prices
The Saudi oil minister rejects the implication that OPEC was assisting Russia, saying the discussion was in a nonpolitical 'silo' where the focus was prudent management of oil markets.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022
Maine Voices: The next American climate disaster can be averted
A huge oil drilling project known as Willow is set for the North Slope of Alaska. The plan makes a mockery of U.S. climate commitments.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2022
Our View: Use obscene oil profits to heat homes this winter
People in Maine and elsewhere shouldn’t struggle to buy essentials while multinational corporations make record profits.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2022
UN chief criticizes ‘grotesque greed’ of oil, gas companies
Antonio Guterres calls it 'immoral' that the largest of them made nearly $100 billion in profits in the 1st quarter.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2022
Gov. Mills seeks more federal aid for heating assistance
With 60 percent of homes relying on oil heat, Gov. Janet Mills said residents are 'distinctly vulnerable' to high oil prices this winter and more funding is needed for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
New England fuel dealers plot their future in a rapidly electrifying world
As more mandates and incentives are rolled out to fight climate change, a strategy emerges to cast doubt on electrification while talking up renewable liquid fuels.
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PublishedMay 31, 2022
Oil prices surge, gas hits new high after EU cracks down on Russia
The U.S. average for a gallon of gasoline now stands at $4.62.
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PublishedMay 5, 2022
Europeans weigh costs of cutting Russian energy over Ukraine
European Union countries import 40 percent of gas and 25 percent of oil from Russia, and the current EU timetable doesn’t foresee energy independence from Moscow for another five years.
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PublishedMay 2, 2022
Home heating oil prices in southern Maine hit nearly $6 per gallon
With warmer weather and U.S. reserves being released, a downturn in price is expected but the timing is hard to predict.