Crude Oil Falls Below $69 on Japan's Export Drop, U.S. Gasoline Stockpiles Jun 24, 2009
Inventories of and distillate fuel, a category that includes heating oil and diesel, increased, according to the respondents. The department is scheduled to release its weekly report tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in Washington. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Quiz tests knowledge about our government Jun 24, 2009
The Government has given them a very good living and it stays until their death weather they stay in office or not, what needs to be done is require they live of the same system which the rest of us do, put them on Social Security and see how fast they change and correct this problem, let them pay for their travel, heating oil and gas at the pumps require them to pay for their medical care and insurance,our Nation would be a far better place to live. " Newswatcher wrote on Jun 23, 2009 1:24 PM:"... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Secretary accused of embezzlement had 4 prior theft convictions Jun 23, 2009
She reportedly used the money to make car payments, buy heating oil, pay off credit cards and for other personal bills, according to court records. According to police reports, McLoughlin signed a notarized statement admitting her guilt. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
O’Malia: Small Businesses Need a Stronger Energy Bill Jun 23, 2009
In simple terms, a 90 percent more energy-efficient home saves an enormous amount of money and energy around $90,000 in heating costs, 22,000 gallons of heating oil, and 285 tons of CO2 over the term of a 30-year mortgage. A stronger renewable energy standard in the energy bill would provide small businesses, like mine, with an important opportunity to provide quality, energy-efficient housing that people can afford to build and heat and cool. (Roll Call)
Trucking firms edgy over rising diesel prices Jun 23, 2009
Rising global demand for distillates - a refining industry term that refers to diesel, jet fuel, heating oil and other fuel products - has led many U.S. oil refiners to expand facilities to increase output and capture strong distillate profits. Last year, domestic refiners produced a record 4. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Consumer Confidence Rises for Second Month on Brighter Outlook, Price Drop Jun 23, 2009
Oil prices have dropped by half from their peak last year, cutting the cost of gasoline and heating oil. Improving Slightly. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Oil extends fall below $67 Jun 23, 2009
3 million barrels last week on lower imports, while gasoline stocks and distillates, including heating oil and diesel fuel, were seen rising. The API will release its weekly stockpile data at 2030 GMT, while the U.S. Energy Information Administration will release its report on Wednesday at 1430 GMT.. (India Times)
Gas Prices Finally Dip Jun 23, 2009
8597 a gallon and heating oil lost 5. 92 cents to settle at $1. (Click2Houston, TX)
Commodities End Anemic Week Mostly Lower Jun 20, 2009
Heating oil dropped 5. 03 cents to settle at $1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Secretary's theft led to lawsuit against attorney, say police Jun 20, 2009
She reportedly used the money to make car payments, buy heating oil, pay off credit cards and for other "personal bills," according to court records. "She said she was sorry and had no excuse for her actions," according to police reports. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Oil Drifts Above $71 as Investors Eye Inflation Jun 19, 2009
02 a gallon and heating oil was steady at $1. 84. (ABC News -- Wire)
Air Transport Association Applauds Administration White Paper on Oil Trading; Calls for Elimination of Loopholes That Artificially Drive Prices and Volatility Jun 18, 2009
May continued, "Adding transparency to this type of trading will prevent another meltdown by plugging a major loophole that currently allows billions of dollars of unmonitored oil transactions that have driven jet fuel, diesel, heating oil and gasoline prices through the roof.". Separately, May struck a note of caution stating that the white paper does not go far enough in at least one respect. (PR Newswire)
Fairfield saves, finds its easy being green Jun 16, 2009
The proposed generators could not only create electricity at almost half of what it costs to buy it, but the heat that is a by-product of the generators could be used to heat the buildings, thus saving the town money on heating oil, or natural gas. While the generators might cost $180,000 each to install, Boman said they could create energy savings of about $70,000 per building each year. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Baystate Biofuels breaks ground on North Andover terminal Jun 16, 2009
Starting in July 2010, diesel and home-heating oil sold in Massachusetts must contain 2 percent biodiesel in order to meet the requirements of state law ... Using biodiesel in automobiles and home heating oil has many benefits. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Oil spikes above US$70 for first time this year Jun 6, 2009
" This week, Goldman Sachs revised its forecast and predicted that oil would rally to $85 a barrel by the end of the year as the economy stabilizes and OPEC production cuts take hold. The forecast assumes, however, that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will stick to its cuts - and that has never been a sure bet. Yet even news that could be perceived as negative on the surface has brought more money into oil markets. The Labor Department said Friday that employers cut 345,000... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oil prices spike above $70... Jun 6, 2009
9546 and heating oil dropped 1. 39 cents to settle at $1. (The Drudge Report)
CME Group Announces the Launch of Six Minute-Marker Energy Contracts Jun 6, 2009
CHICAGO, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange, today announced the launch of six financially settled Minute-Marker Crude Oil, RBOB Gasoline and Heating Oil futures contracts for trading and clearing services available through CME ClearPort(R), a set of flexible clearing services open to over the counter (OTC) market participants to substantially mitigate counterparty risk and provide capital efficiencies across asset classes,... (PR Newswire)
Misplaced praise for Congressmen Jun 5, 2009
President Obama promised the he wouldnt raise taxes on anyone making less than 250,000 a year, however, he neglected to mention that this tax exemption would go only to those who dont use electricity, gasoline, heating oil or natural gas. You are about to embark on an episode of putting the entire American economy. (Boerne Star, TX)
Daimer Industries Ships Line of Electric-Powered, Tri-Mode Pressure Washers for Industrial Applications Jun 5, 2009
The six new can accept a variety of heating fuels, including: no.1 or no. 2 heating oil; diesel; kerosene; natural gas (requires a natural gas line); or propane (customer must provide vapor withdrawal cylinder). For heating oil, kerosene, or diesel, the machines have a fuel capacity of nine gallons. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Crude oil slips after US inventories rise Jun 4, 2009
Distillate stocks (including heating oil) rose 1 ... Nymex July heating oil slipped 5. (FT.com -- Markets)
Oil hovers above $US66 as rally cools off Jun 4, 2009
"We're moving from a situation where 'less bad' data fuelled the market's anticipation of recovery to one where markets are coming to expect it, so data becomes 'less good','' Moore said. In other Nymex trading, gasoline for July delivery was steady at $US1.90 a gallon and heating oil was steady at $US1.74 a gallon. Natural gas for July delivery was steady at $US3.78 per 1,000 cubic feet. In London, Brent prices rose 3 cents to $US65.91 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange. AP Today in Business... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Video: Ducks take over the Assabet River Jun 1, 2009
Festival finds fun in new location - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News. Festival finds fun in new location. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Festival finds fun in new location Jun 1, 2009
Kevin Figueiredo, 8, of Hudson, operates a remote-control duck called the "Sunshine Taxi Duck" at Hudson Community Fest yesterday. By Michael Morton/Daily News staff. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Australia's AMP Capital Buys Natural Gas in Anticipation of Price Gains May 29, 2009
AMP also holds heating oil and gasoline in its energy portfolio. In August, Naeimi said surging commodity prices had hit a choking point. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
OIL: $65... May 29, 2009
8968 a gallon and heating oil added 3. 76 cents to $1. (The Drudge Report)
Fresh Meadows vigilant on future of Klein Farm May 29, 2009
Community leaders at the Klein Farm site in Fresh Meadows on Saturday fear for the future of the historic location. Shown are Assemblyman Mark Weprin, left, Bob Harris, Bob Friedrich, Tammy Osherov, Councilman Tony Avella and Jim Trent. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Crude prices surge ahead of OPEC meeting May 28, 2009
Benchmark crude for July delivery rose 1. 69 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Oil Above $62 Amid Rising US Consumer Confidence May 27, 2009
81 a gallon and heating oil was steady at 1. 54 cent to $1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Oil falls to US$61 Tuesday in Asia trade (update) May 26, 2009
82 a gallon and heating oil dropped 1 ... 8243 a gallon and heating oil dropped 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gold prices at 3-month high May 23, 2009
Heating oil futures rose less than a penny to $1. 5642 a gallon. (India Times)
Boswell company cited by EPA May 23, 2009
The federal agency proposed 39,930 in penalties (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Crude hits six-month high before holiday weekend May 21, 2009
Benchmark crude for July delivery rose 1. 31 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange before noon. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Producer Prices Record Biggest Decline in 22 Years as Energy Costs Tumble May 20, 2009
Heating oil costs fell 40 percent from a year earlier and fuel was 18 percent cheaper. Prices for electricity declined 2. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Hinckley Explains Decision to Accept New Revaluation May 20, 2009
Savings in heating oil in gallons for the same time period was at 5. 4 percent and also not what Mr. Hinckley said he had hoped for. (Voices, CT)
The dirty secret about clean coal: It doesn't exist May 19, 2009
Coal is typically used to generate electricity, while oil sands crude is used mainly for gasoline or heating oil. Environmentalists argue that both fuels are equally bad from a pollution perspective, and need to be cleaned up or limited. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Oil Rises to a Six-Month High as Equity Gains Spur Optimism of a Recovery May 19, 2009
Supplies of distillate fuel, a category that includes heating oil and diesel, increased 950,000 barrels from 147. 5 million. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
House Climate Bill Facing Senate Headwinds May 18, 2009
Other industries, including natural gas, home heating oil, steel, cement, automobiles and refineries, also get free allocations to mitigate price increases as well as protect trade-affected industries from foreign competition. Revenue from the system would be used to offset costs for consumers. (Roll Call)
Uncle Sam Will Give You an Energy 'Allowance' May 18, 2009
In the Democrats now-commonplace Orwellian mode, the two-page memo was full of protections the bill offers, laid out in boldface type: Protection from electricity price increases, Protection from natural gas price increases, Protection from home heating oil price increases, Protection of low- and moderate-income households. Then comes Transition assistance for industry, comprised of Protection for energy-intensive, trade-exposed industries and Protection for domestic energy production. (Human Events Online)
How Should U.S. Government Apportion the Right to Pollute? May 16, 2009
5 percent of the allowances for programs to benefit users of home heating oil and propane, an issue of primary concern in the Northeast. The free allowances will be phased out between 2026 and 2030. (Scientific American)
Customer who stopped payment on check charged with theft May 15, 2009
GREENLAND A Winnicut Road man is charged with a felony alleging he stopped payment on a check for heating oil he couldnt afford ... 92 worth of heating oil that was delivered in two installments. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Meenan paying $80K to settle age case May 14, 2009
-based Meenan, a distributor of home heating oil, unlawfully fired sales representative Louis Ceccoli, 71, of Langhorne, Pa. because of his age. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Don't Fall for Cap and Tax May 13, 2009
He neglected to mention that this tax exemption would go only to those who don't use electricity, gasoline, heating oil or natural gas ... This increase in our taxes, and decrease in our standard of living, is being sold under the slogan "cap and trade," which means giving the government the power to put a cap on the amount of carbon dioxide emissions created by the production of electricity, gasoline and heating oil. (Human Events Online)
Walz: Delivering real progress May 13, 2009
Food, clothing up to $175, gasoline, and home heating oil, for example, are all exempt from the sales tax. In the 13 weeks since the House elected Robert DeLeo as Speaker, we have approved bills on transportation, ethics, and pension reform and approved a tough but realistic budget. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Canadians cool on carbon tax: poll May 12, 2009
But when asked specifically if they'd support a carbon tax like British Columbia's which would incrementally hike the cost of gas and home heating oil, support dropped to 42 per cent.. The telephone survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted April 29 to May 3 has a margin of error of plus or minus 3. (Globe and Mail)
Yukon River flood leaves Eagle in ruins May 12, 2009
The two were cleaning heating oil and other contaminates from the cat. Monday, May 11, 2009. (Juneau Empire)
Gold Prices Little Changed as Dollar Rises May 12, 2009
6802 a gallon, while heating oil futures fell 1. 75 cents to $1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Sentinel Morning Update: Zoning board approves outdoor market May 8, 2009
9 million for supplies including text books and heating oil, up from $3. 4 million in the 2008-09 budget. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Oil prices waver after hitting 6-month high May 8, 2009
6478 a gallon and heating oil gained less than a penny to $1. 4684 a gallon. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Clark: Addressing the fiscal crisis: Reform and revenue May 7, 2009
Moreover, the Massachusetts sales tax is not as regressive as others; food, most clothing, and home heating oil are exempt. With this proposed increase, Massachusetts sales tax burden would be right in the middle of all 50 states. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
In the Arena: Our states budget crisis May 7, 2009
Moreover, the Massachusetts sales tax is not as regressive as others; food, most clothing, and home heating oil are exempt. In fact, Massachusetts sales tax burden, even after this increase goes in effect, will place us squarely in the middle of all 50 states. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Oil rises to six-month high near $57 May 7, 2009
65 a gallon and heating oil gained 0. 67 to $1. (India Times, India)
Crude Oil Trades Little Changed Before U.S. Stress Test Results on Banks May 6, 2009
Supplies of distillate fuel, a category that includes heating oil and diesel, probably rose 1 million barrels from 144. 1 million. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Study: Juneau cost of living high, growing May 6, 2009
Utilities, however, were 63 percent more, likely due to expensive heating oil use in much of Juneau. McDowell found that while the price of dairy products in Juneau was identical to Anchorage, household furnishings and appliances cost 35 percent more. (Juneau Empire)
Oil gives back some gains May 6, 2009
5722, while heating oil fell less than a penny to settle at $1. 4262 a gallon. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Oil creeps above US$54 Wed on economic recovery optimism(update) May 6, 2009
58 a gallon and heating oil was steady at $1 ... 5722, while heating oil fell less than a penny to settle at $1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Waste not: Area hospitals say they're doing more to help the environment May 5, 2009
Looking to reduce consumption and emissions, Marlborough Hospital recently conducted an energy audit, plans to install solar-powered, automatic faucets and flush controls in its bathrooms, and altered its heating oil boilers to accept cleaner-burning natural gas, trimming expenses. "From a money standpoint, it made a huge amount of sense," said Donn Pushor, the hospital's facilities director. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Oil climbs above $54 a barrel May 5, 2009
586 a gallon and heating oil rose 4. 61 cents to settle at $1. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Oil lingers above US$54 on economic recovery hopes(updated) May 5, 2009
58 a gallon and heating oil fell 0 ... 586 a gallon and heating oil rose 4. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Heating oil averages $2.06 a gallon in Maine May 5, 2009
Heating oil averages $2 ... AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The state energy office says the average cash price for heating oil in Maine has dropped to $2. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Oil tops $54... May 5, 2009
5646 a gallon and heating oil rose 3 cents to $1. 42 a gallon. (The Drudge Report)
Gold prices slide as safe-haven demand withers May 3, 2009
5174 a gallon, while heating oil for June delivery rose 5. 16 cents to $1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oil rises despite inventory buildup Apr 30, 2009
Heating oil for May delivery rose 1. 24 cents to settle at $1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oil jumps above $51 on optimism recession slowing Apr 30, 2009
44 a gallon and heating oil was steady at $1. 33 a gallon. (Anchorage Daily News)
State budget notebook, Monday, April 27 Apr 29, 2009
When a columnist suggested Patrick had assumed the reform before revenue slogan long championed by Senate President Therese Murray, and once derided by Patrick s transportation chief, James Aloisi, as a meaningless slogan," Patrick, walking into the fourth-floor entrance of his suite of offices, said, I ve always been about reform before revenue, but it s more than that, it s change before revenue. 4:22 P.M. HOUSE LEADERS SCRAMBLING TO VETO-PROOF SALES TAX HIKE Speaker Robert DeLeo, his push for... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Chavez Gift: Book that Assails USA for Exploiting Latin America... Apr 19, 2009
Chavez Gifts Obama With Book That Assails U.S. for Exploiting Latin America - Political Punch. Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper. (The Drudge Report)
