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People Voice Support for Tax Free Gas to Lower Prices

From the West Alabama Newsroom– President Joe Biden is pushing a plan — to reduce soaring fuel prices — by reducing fuel taxes. And people in west Alabama are hoping state leaders — get on board. Cheaper gas prices — are the only way — to reduce some of the pain that people are feeling at the pump right now….

High Fuel Costs Fueling Inflation in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The high cost of gas and diesel — is busting budgets — eating up business profits — and fueling inflation. The cost of gas in Selma — is over four dollars a gallon. And that has area residents — feeling the pain at the pump. “Wow! They’re outrageous. To try to get to work and…

Prices at Pump Plummeting in Montgomery Area, Nationally

Fewer people behind the wheel has driven gas prices well below $2.00 a gallon at some gas stations in Montgomery; as thousands of kids are out of school, many working from home, and Spring break plans for a lot of families are canceled. The uncertainty of the pandemic is being felt across the globe . “The situation that we have…

Gas Prices Across the Country at Record Lows

Good news for anyone driving this Labor Day, gas prices are at their lowest levels since 2004. The national average for a gallon of regular is $2.21. That’s 20 cents cheaper than this time last year. The summer of low gas prices has resulted in big savings for driver; almost $19 Billion compared to last year. The average U.S. Household…

NTSB: Plane Lost Fuel Pumps before Alabama Crash, Killing 6

Federal aviation investigators say a pilot told air traffic controllers that fuel pumps aboard the plane were failing before it plunged to the ground and caught fire near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, killing six people from Mississippi. In a preliminary report on the crash released Thursday morning, the National Transportation Safety Board said the pilot reported one fuel pump failure and then,…