Fuel Costs Could Add $1 Billion to Pentagon Budget: Fuel prices could add more than $1 billion in unplanned costs to the Department of War during the Iran conflict. #Pentagon #MilitaryBudget #FuelCosts #USMilitary #MilitaryReadiness

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Thousands of Calgary families facing a big jump in school bus fees next year
With the Calgary Board of Education facing skyrocketing fuel costs and an increase in the number of students who take the bus, thousands of families are facing a big jump in fees.
#Education #Money #Politics #CalgaryBoardOfEducation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11870145/calgary-bus-fees-jump/
Thousands of Calgary families facing a big jump in school bus fees next year
With the Calgary Board of Education facing skyrocketing fuel costs and an increase in the number of students who take the bus, thousands of families are facing a big jump in fees.
#Education #Money #Politics #CalgaryBoardOfEducation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11870145/calgary-bus-fees-jump/
Cold temperatures, strong winds delay seeding for Manitoba farmers
Strong winds and cold days are delaying planting season for many Manitoba farmers, who are already dealing with high fuel and fertilizer costs.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/cold-strong-winds-delay-seeding-manitoba-9.7206291?cmp=rss
What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?

As US gas prices climb, politicians are looking at ways to lower them. An economist breaks down what does − and doesn’t − move the number on the sign at the gas station.

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ABC News: Top Stories | WATCH: Federal gas tax suspension: Would it actually lower prices at the pump?

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The article examines the proposal to suspend the federal gas tax for a limited period and asks whether such a holiday would genuinely reduce pump prices for consumers. Featuring analysis from GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan, the piece explores the mechanics of the tax, the potential savings drivers might see, and the broader economic and fiscal implications as the nation heads into the peak summer travel season. It evaluates arguments from both supporters, who claim the holiday could ease inflation‑related costs at the pump, and critics, who warn that the tax revenue loss could affect roadway funding and that any price drop may be modest or short‑lived.

Read more: https://abcnews.com/video/132857930/

#Federalgovernment #Federalbudget #Oilmarkets #Gastax #Fuelcosts

Video Federal gas tax suspension: Would it actually lower prices at the pump?

GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan analyzes the debate over a federal gas tax holiday as drivers prepare for the peak summer travel season.

ABC News

Flying or driving? Fuel shock means summer travel will happen ‘differently’

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11828844/summer-travel-fuel-price-shock/

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says gas prices may not drop below $3/gallon until 2026, citing Iran's shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz as a major factor keeping fuel costs elevated.

https://worldbriefly.news/energy-secretary-says-gas-prices-below-3-may-not-arrive-until-2026

#GasPrices #Energy #FuelCosts

Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to secure a $500M bailout, citing soaring fuel costs linked to the US-Israel conflict in Iran. Flights are being grounded immediately. Affected passengers should contact credit card companies for possible reimbursement. #airtravel #fuelcosts

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