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Taxidrivers protest high fuel prices in Berlin
The protest of taxidrivers in Berlin is the latest in the string of global protests against mounting fuel prices. Four hundred taxicabs blocked city traffic in Berlin today as a demonstration of discontent. "Taxi... Trucker Discusses Economic Issues on CNN
Six weeks ago, Dan Little spearheaded a nationwide truckers shutdown which took place April 1 as a means of drawing attention to the poor economic plight of independent truckers and trucking companies. Today, the...World Food Crisis: Bush Seeks Millions More in Food Aid; Asia Rice Cartel Ide...
In a surprise midafternoon appearance at the White House on Thursday, President Bush said his administration would ask Congress for an additional $770 million in food aid, mostly for starving African nations.“In some of the world’s poorest nations, rising prices... As Food Costs Skyrocket, USDA Raises Milk Prices
As food and fuel prices continue to rise faster than they have in decades, the USDA decided now was a good time to raise milk prices. In response, the International Dairy Foods Association issued the statement below... Texas Governor Makes Right Call on Ethanol
At last, a prominent politician has called for an end to — or, at a minimum, a temporary halt to — the insanity that surrounds the push for corn ethanol. That word comes, according to a news release ... Truckers’ Shutdown Effort Produces Varied Results
(SAINT LOUIS) — This morning, this blogger visited two truck stops in the St. Louis area in an effort to follow up on two earlier posts and try to determine firsthand whether many independent owner-operators... How Will the Trucking Shutdown Impact You?
In a post three days ago, I reported on the threatened April 1 shutdown by independent truckers. Today, I take a look at the number of truck drivers likely to participate in the effort, the likelihood of the shutdown getting the attention of members of Congress and the impact...Honduras temporarily grabs Exxon, Chevron terminals
"TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (Reuters) - Honduras will take temporary control of foreign-owned oil storage terminals as part of a government import program meant to drive down fuel prices, President Manuel Zelaya said late on Saturday. Zelaya ordered the move after failing to reach...MAXINE: A "Gas" Choice For Mileage? ... Hint, Not Fiber-Based!
With the increase in fuel prices at the pump, many consumers are looking for alternatives and additives that might decrease the impact on one's wallet.People have recommended FlexFuel automobiles that use petroleum...Cooking oil cars on the rise as gas price heats up
" A growing number of Americans are setting up mini-refineries in their homes to produce biodiesel, a fuel made from waste cooking oil which is cleaner and cheaper than the petrol sold in gas stations. The sky-high...Delta, three other airlines raise fares
Four airlines, including Tampa International Airport's second-largest carrier -- Delta Air Lines Inc. -- raised their fares Thursday on some flights in an effort to counteract rising fuels prices.
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