Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Community fridges: A cool idea boosted by COVID crisis
CHICAGO (NewsNation) - For years, Ernst Bertone Oehninger had a dream: refrigerators, plopped in front yards and public spaces, and filled with free food for anyone who wanted it. It just wasn't catch...
Mar 08, 2022
How to make your tank of gas — and money — last longer
CHICAGO (NewsNation) - In the wake of rising gas prices and inflation, a professional long-distance traveler joined "Morning in America" to share ways to stretch your gas dollar. Wayne Gerdes once tra...
Mar 08, 2022
How will the Russian oil ban affect gas prices? Your questions answered
President Joe Biden announced additional sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine Tuesday, including a ban on oil imports. But how could this affect gas prices in the U.S.? Accor...
Mar 08, 2022
Seeing gas prices soar? It may be because of your location
(NewsNation) - High gas prices, a result of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, are hitting everyone in the U.S. right now, but some places are feeling the pinch more than others. On Tuesday, the...
Mar 08, 2022
Why do we say 'oil and gas?' Aren't they the same?
(NewsNation) - With all the talk lately about the price of oil and how Russia supplies a significant percentage of Europe's oil and gas, let's get our facts straight on what, exactly, we're talking ab...
Mar 08, 2022
Higher gas prices fueling Putin's war, Vittert says
(NewsNation) - Despite all the Western sanctions being put on Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, following the county's unprovoked attacks on Ukraine, none have been put on the country's oil an...
Mar 08, 2022
What does the federal gas tax pay for?
CHICAGO (NewsNation) - Every time Americans fill up their tank, they're paying a federal gas tax on top of the price of oil. Some members of Congress have opposed the gas tax, especially in the wake o...
Mar 08, 2022
'We remain united': Biden unveils more sanctions against Russia
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) - President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports Tuesday, raising the toll on Russia's economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. "We remain united in...
Mar 08, 2022
EVs might provide solution to surging gas prices
(NewsNation) - Gas prices are reaching new highs, far above $4 a gallon, the highest price that American motorists have faced since July 2008, as calls grow to ban imports of Russian oil. Prices at th...
Mar 08, 2022
Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas
LONDON (AP) - Energy giant Shell said Tuesday that it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas and shut down its service stations, aviation fuels and other operations in the country amid internati...
Mar 08, 2022