Gas & Auto RSS FeedSHUT UP AND DRIVE! Why new laws should not apply to young people.
Using a cell phone without hands-free equipment while driving is now unlawful. However, studies show that hands-free driving isn't necessarily any safer than having a cell phone glued to your ear, and that simply talking on any phone is as dangerous as driving drunk. Yet oddly, talking to a fellow passenger while driving or listening to the radio does not seem to be a significant cause of accidents. Why? Is it possible that driving poorly while talking on the phone is a function of age? More.
Gas, food prices put America's seniors in jeopardy
Older Americans are at-risk as gas and food prices rise and assets dwindle. MORE
The U.S. Energy Department releases its long-term market report
The U.S. Energy Department has released its Annual Energy Outlook 2008 report. The AEO report, prepared by the Energy Information Administration, presents long-term projections of energy supply, demand, and prices through 2030. More.
Independent gas stations find themselves in pricing stranglehold
UNION-TRIBUNE - As gas prices soar, independent service station owners find themselves unable to compete with branded dealers and their financial survival may be on the line. READ MORE
Iraq's no bid contracts need scrutinizing
Iraq's no bid oil contracts are being scrutinized by a group of Democrats. More.
Gas prices have declined slightly
Gas prices drop slightly. Is it the beginning of a trend? More.
Oil CEOs' pay up, way up
The oil industries' chief executive officers got fat in 2007. More.
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