Partisans on all sides, as is often the case, are misrepresenting the facts. Here’s a guide to the issue.
gas prices
Oil price shocks have a long history, but today’s situation may be the most complex ever
Price shocks are a feature of the global oil market, not a bug – and even when governments take many steps to grow supply or reduce demand, it can be years before prices ease.
Getting more miles per gallon
There are steps you can take to make an old car, truck or SUV perform better, go farther and perhaps save some money on fuel: Make sure there’s enough air in the tires. Underinflated tires create more rolling resistance with the pavement, thereby reducing gas mileage. Inflate your tires to the pressure recommended on the […]
Gov. Janet Mills considers options as pressure rises with gas and oil prices
The governor stands behind her proposal for tax refunds but says that she’s ‘eager to listen to any and all proposals’ to help Mainers deal with the skyrocketing cost of fuel.
As energy prices surge, Maine lawmakers propose new relief bills
Democrats unveiled proposals Wednesday aimed at easing the effects that are hitting now and planning for future price spikes.
Gasoline prices march up in central Maine as U.S. tightens economic sanctions against Russia
While gas prices have been rising steadily over the last year, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. ban on Russian oil imports announced Tuesday has focused attention across central Maine on recent price spikes.
LePage calls for temporary cuts in Maine’s gas tax and turnpike tolls
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says this would help Mainers survive an inflationary market.
Ukraine crisis sends fossil fuel prices soaring in Maine
Gasoline prices are approaching a record high, and heating oil already has surpassed the previous record.
Rep. Laurel Libby proposes suspending state’s gas tax for year
The Republican lawmaker from Auburn wants Maine to suspend its gas tax.
In a cold winter, Maine household budgets buckle under growing energy burden
Skyrocketing prices for electricity, heating oil and gasoline are hitting Mainers especially hard when the mercury falls.