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Gas nears record high in Wichita, refinery shut downs to blame
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsGas prices in Wichita hit their highest price since July of 2008, when the city set a record. Tuesday morning, the price of regular unleaded jumped 10 cents at most stations around Wichita to $3.89 a gallon. Jim Hanni with AAA Kansas says the last time...Tags: AAA, Manufacturing and Engineering, Joliet, Automotive Equipment
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Judge tosses obstruction charge against ex-BP executive accused of concealing Gulf spill data
Associated PressNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a charge that is the backbone of the case against a former BP executive accused of concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil spewing in 2010 from the company's blown-out well in the...Tags: Politics, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010), U.S. Congress, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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TDC eyeing new sports facilities
The News Herald, Panama City, Fla.PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Sporting events have become a priority for tourism officials in Panama City Beach. The Bay County Tourist Development Council (TDC) recognized the impact sports brings to the destination Tuesday as members discussed the best way...Tags: Travel, Panama, Ocala, Panama City (Panama), Tourism and Leisure
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Despite concerns, BP panel to prioritize projects
Florida Keys KeynoterNo one knows how much it will be or when it will come, but a new Monroe County committee has been tasked with ranking projects for local money from Deepwater Horizon settlements. "This literally could go on for next couple years or it could crack open...Tags: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010), Monroe County (Florida), Punishment, Marathon, Fines
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Gas prices at record high in Twin Cities
St. Paul Pioneer PressAverage gas prices have risen to an all-time record in the Twin Cities -- and just keep going, as the regional supply remains tight and frustrated drivers rush to fill up before prices rise even more. With Minnesota's average price at $4.15 as of Friday...Tags: AAA, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Petroleum Industry, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities
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$600 million Powerball jackpot attracts players
The Augusta Chronicle, Ga.Her customers all had the same story to tell Jennifer Kim when they lined up Friday to buy lottery tickets for a $600 million payout. "They say they want to be rich and see their children be rich," said Kim, the owner of Coli �seum BP at Walton...Tags: Powerball Lottery, Lotteries, Mega Millions Lottery, Lifestyle and Leisure, Services and Shopping
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Tesoro is cleared to buy BP's Carson refinery, Arco stations
Tesoro Corp. won federal and state clearance for its purchase of BP's Carson refinery, Arco stations and other assets for $2.4 billion, an acquisition that would further concentrate the state's fuel-making capacity into only two players — Tesoro and...
Tags: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010), Auto Trends, Gasoline Industry, Environmental Pollution, Chevron Corportion
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Tesoro gets state and federal clearance to buy BP's Arco assets
State and federal authorities cleared the way Friday for Tesoro Corp. to buy BP's Carson refinery, the Arco brand and other assets, and the Texas oil giant agreed to California restrictions on prices, jobs and retrofits to protect the environment. The...
Tags: Global Warming, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Environmental Issues
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Judge postpones trial of ex-BP engineer charged with deleting texts about Gulf oil spill
Associated PressNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge in an order Friday agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The judge also had some stern...Tags: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010), Prosecution, Justice System, Trials, Crime, Law and Justice
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Oregon refinery employee featured in BP ad campaign
The BladeA longtime employee of BP's oil refinery in suburban Toledo is prominently featured in a national television ad touting the energy company's commitment to safety as it moves forward from the 2010 Gulf Coast disaster. Jon Parker is the assistant chief of...Tags: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010), Husky Energy Incorporated, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Oil Spills, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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As Memorial Day nears, California gasoline prices rise above $4
Summer is coming. The long Memorial Day weekend is just two weeks away and, of course, average gasoline prices in California are back up above $4 a gallon. On Friday, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in California was $4.062, up 7.6...
Tags: AAA, Memorial Day, Auto Trends, Gasoline Industry, Petroleum Industry
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Price at the pumps close to $4 a gallon, and the worst is yet to come
La Crosse Tribune, Wis.Gasoline prices in La Crosse are close to $4 a gallon, and analysts expect them to climb even higher. "We haven't seen the worst of this," said Pam Moen, the assistant vice president for AAA Wisconsin. Prices jumped another 8 cents Thursday in La...Tags: AAA, Memorial Day, Gasoline Industry, Petroleum Industry, Manufacturing and Engineering
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