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Category Archives: Gas Prices
Will the future fuel for cars be natural gas?
Last night, I went to a screening of “Gasland 2” for work. While the film argued against the natural gas drilling industry and its potential harms to the environment and human health, it was a minor point that resonated with … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, Consumer issues, Economic Outlook, Gas Prices, Stephanie Reighart, Technology, Vehicles
Tagged Gasland 2, gasoline, natural gas drilling, Republic Services, U.S. Energy Information Administration
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Rutter’s gas giveaway contest underway
Want to win a year of free gas? Head to Rutter’s this summer.
Posted in Consumer issues, Convenience stores, Coupons, Free Stuff, Gas Prices, Retail, Rutter's, Stephanie Reighart, Uncategorized, Your money
Tagged gasoline, Rutter's
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Electric car charging stations coming soon to Turnpike plazas
The state of Pennsylvania will be installing four electric-vehicle charging stations this summer.
Posted in Automotive, Consumer issues, Gas Prices, Recycling, Retail, Stephanie Reighart, travel, Vehicles
Tagged Department of Environmental Protection, electric cars, electric-vehicle charging stations, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Turnpike Commission
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Google should Google what it means to own something
When I buy something, I never check with the company that made the product to make sure it’s OK to sell or loan out my new toy. That would be ridiculous – unless the company is Google. Recently, Google sold … Continue reading
Posted in Banks, credit, Do it yourself, Economic Development, Economic Outlook, Gas Prices, Holidays, Investing, Real estate, Sean Adkins, Your money
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Odd rules for York City parking
Most residents who regularly park in York City have more than one story about how they believed they were unfairly cited by the downtown parking bureau. Yesterday, I joined that crew. But, in the process, I learned something that will … Continue reading
What would you do with 5,000 gallons of free gas?
Where would you drive? Or more specifically, where wouldn’t you drive?
Will York County gas prices set record this spring?
You may not have noticed, but gasoline prices have been on the rise since the beginning of the year. It seems that the downed economy and higher unemployment has done little to quench the nation’s thirst for gas, and it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Convenience stores, credit, Do it yourself, Economic Outlook, Gas Prices, Jobs, Manufacturing, payment, Retail, Sean Adkins, Shopping, Small business, Social Media, Technology, Your money
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Would you buy a house without a garage?
I never considered buying a house without a garage. Our weekend house-hunting excursions always included looking for property with at least a one-car garage. A front porch, on the other hand, was optional. Sure, a front porch adds curb appeal … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, credit, Do it yourself, Economic Outlook, Entertainment, Gas Prices, On the job, Real estate, Sean Adkins, Shopping, Social Media, Your money
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The road to a longer car loan doesn’t arrive at a better deal
A few years ago, when I was shopping for a new car, a salesman assured me that he could get me the best deal possible, complete with lower monthly payments. I took the time to hear him out. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, credit, Do it yourself, Economic Outlook, financial terminology, Gas Prices, payment, Sean Adkins, Shopping, Social Media, Your money
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Gas prices creeping up: here’s why
Gas prices in York are up about four cents this week compared with last week, with an average price of $3.58, according to GasBuddy.,com. It’s a trend that is repeating across the country and TheStreet has broken down the top … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Gas Prices, TheStreet, travel, Your money
Tagged fuel, fuel prices, fuels, gas, gas prices, gas stations, gasoline, money, oil, oil prices, price, prices, Saving, TheStreet, your money
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