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Highland Pellets Hit with $10M Order
A federal judge last month confirmed a $10.1 million arbitration award to a contractor for work done on Highland Pellets LLC’s plant in Pine Bluff. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Record Crowds are Expected to Take to The Air and Roads for Thanksgiving
AAA forecasts that 55.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between next Wednesday and the Sunday after Thanksgiving. read more >
by Associated Press -
Expect Big Crowds for Summer Travel Season — And Big Prices, Too
Some travelers say they will settle for fewer trips than they hoped to take, or they will drive instead of fly. Others are finding different money-saving sacrifices. read more >
by Associated Press -
Drivers are Stuck in Limbo as World’s Oil Supply Reshuffles
Drivers now hope the situation doesn't get worse after a series of cutbacks tied to Russia's war in Ukraine, accidents and the slowing global economy have strained the world's oil supply. While oil and gasoline prices have dropped despite a recent supply crunch, those threats could end up pushing costs higher this winter. read more >
by Associated Press -
Thanksgiving Might Bring Changes in Holiday-Travel Habits
Travel experts say the pandemic and the ability of many people to work remotely has blurred the lines between business and leisure trips. They think many people will start holiday trips early or return home later than normal because they will spend a few days working remotely — or at least tell the boss they're working remotely. read more >
by Associated Press -
US Gas Prices Dip Just Below $4 for the First Time in 5 Months
AAA said the national average for a gallon of regular was $3.99 on Thursday. read more >
US Inflation Hit a New 40-Year High Last Month of 8.6%
Behind the surge is much higher prices for food, energy, rent, airline tickets and and new and used cars. read more >
by Associated Press -
OPEC+ Alliance Boosts Oil Production as Energy Prices Soar
The additional 648,000 barrels per day will offer modest relief to the global economy. read more >
by Associated Press -
More Memorial Day Travel Expected, Despite High Gas Prices
By one estimate, 39.2 million people will hit the road for the holiday weekend. read more >
by Associated Press -
US Inflation Soared 7.9% in Past Year, a Fresh 40-Year High
It's likely a harbinger of even higher prices to come. read more >
by Associated Press -
Senators Call for Gas Tax Suspension to Blunt Rising Prices
The bill also would require the Treasury Department to monitor whether oil and gas companies are passing along savings to consumers. read more >
by Associated Press -
Gas Prices in Oklahoma and Arkansas Among Lowest in Nation
AAA says motorists in Oklahoma and Arkansas are paying some of the lowest prices for gasoline in the nation. read more >
by Associated Press -
AAA Says Arkansas Has Lowest Gas Price in US: Oklahoma 4th
Motorists in Arkansas are enjoying the lowest gas prices in the U.S., and those in Oklahoma aren't paying much more. read more >
by Associated Press -
Gas Prices Up 46 Cents in Arkansas in Past Month
The AAA says gas prices in Arkansas have increased nearly 50 cents in the past month. read more >
by Associated Press -