Gas & Auto RSS FeedPat Zaharopoulos, Esq. and Murtaza H. Baxamusa named to UCAN's Board of Directors
UCAN has named Pat Zaharopoulos, Esq. and Dr. Murtaza H. Baxamusa to its Board of Directors. Details.
Glut of oil in USA could be relieved by changing an existing pipeline
There is a glut of oil in the U.S.A. right now ... not because there is a lack of buyers, but because the bucket that holds the oil is to big for the existing spigots to handle. More.
Gasoline Buyer's Advisory - expect jumps at the pump this weekend.
Today UCAN's Gas Project is predicting significant increases in the price of gasoline due to problems at two refineries affecting more than half the fuel sold in Southern California. More.
A "culture of corruption" at California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
On October 19, Katy Grimes of CalWatchdog reported on the "culture of corruption" at the California Public Utilities Commission. Here's our take.
The First 21st Century Blackout?
The September 8, 2011 blackout covered a land mass nearly half the size of Eastern Europe. And according to UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, it "started in San Diego." Shames calls it the nation's first 21st Century blackout, largely because it not only took down power, but it also compromised the metropolitan area's communications infrastructure. Here's UCAN's take on this history-making blackout.
Gas prices will surge another 4.5 to 9¢ over Labor Day Weekend
Even though the latest figures show that demand for gasoline is down, UCAN's analysts are predicting more jumps at the pump over Labor Day. Analysis.
Get ready to pay a "Hurricane Premium" at the Gas Pump
Gas prices have jumped 1.5¢ in the last 24 hours. Hurricane-fueled buying of raw gasoline on the New York MERC is making waves at the wholesale level in California. Expect jumps at the gas pump this weekend. Analysis.
Gas prices likely to rise over weekend
Gas prices will probably climb slightly this weekend. More.
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How the Saudi Arabians are subsidizing the U.S. economy with sour crude
When OPEC ministers met last week in Vienna, they failed to agree on a target price for oil. Now, Saudi Arabia is pumping oil in a way that will directly affect the U.S. economy ... and Barack Obama's chances for reelection. Analysis
Oil companies are making more money by selling less gasoline
Recently, Ronald D. White of the Los Angeles Times quoted UCAN in a story that said "Oil companies are making more money and less fuel." It sounds counterintuitive - if you make fewer "widgets" then you should make less money, right? Wrong. Get the Full Story.
Gas prices climbing sky-high
How bad will gas get? If "April Fuel's Day" 2011 was any indication, motorists will be fuming by mid-summer, and gas prices will probably climb another three to seven cents over the weekend. Full story.
UCAN EV Report: Chevy Volt is Electrifying!
The long-awaited Chevy Volt electric-hybrid is available to the public and....against all odds and expectations, GM has possibly hit one out of the park. This car is sweet. It truly is the bridge to the next generation of green cars. But its price tag isn't so much so.
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