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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Alibaba News Channel:
The sell-off in grains as part of a broader flight of investment money from commodities could continue through year’s end due to the expanding credit crisis, with any global recession taking a bite out of demand.
U.S. grain prices have likely not bottomed, despite their recent slide, with the U.S. harvest getting into […]
Ethanol Industry Feeling Pressure Of Corn Cost
Friday, September 19th, 2008RedOrbit:
Uncertain corn prices and a slowing market caused shares of US ethanol makers to plummet in afternoon trading on Wednesday.
Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it could seek to issue new debt and shares or delay construction of some plants to shore up its cash position.
That came a day after industry leader VeraSun […]
Ethanol Surpasses Gasoline In Brazil
Friday, September 19th, 2008Wall Street Journal Blogs:
If ethanol is losing its lure in the U.S., it’s only increasing its celebrity status in Brazil as the fuel of choice for millions of car owners.
According to a report released last week by Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry, gasoline is fast becoming the country’s alternative fuel. Ethanol consumption is way up, thanks in […]
High Oil Prices? Blame Ethanol, OPEC Says
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008Wall Street Journal Blogs:
Ethanol is on the ropes because of the food versus fuel debate, but now a new heavyweight just stepped into the ring and this one has got some really big guns.
OPEC president Chakib Khelil has a new culprit for the rising cost of oil–ethanol. Mr. Khelil says about 40% of the recent […]
Bio-Insanity: Ethanol Subsidies Will Make Food Costs From Flooding Worse
Monday, June 30th, 2008Salt Lake Tribune:
If you think that food prices are high now, wait until the full effects of the flooding of farmland in the Midwest hit store shelves. Prepare to be pinched harder at the checkout stand.
The damage to crops from heavy rains and failing levies is the result of a natural disaster. But it’s […]
Ethanol Interest Lags As Corn Prices Rise
Monday, June 30th, 2008Indianapolis Star:
Last year Wally Tyner, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, said he never thought he would see corn reach $4 per bushel.
Last year it did just that. And this year, it’s on pace to break the $8-per-bushel mark.
With farmers expecting lower yields in their corn crops because of delayed planting, wet conditions […]
Hot Gas Might Be Costing You More
Friday, June 27th, 2008Indignant Consumer:
One of the oldest and most -contested bits of advice for saving on gas is that by filling up your tank in the morning, when it’s cool, you’ll get more gas for your money.
The idea is that a gallon is a gallon is a gallon, but when you’re talking about gas, what’s inside that […]
Cheap Gas? 4 Websites To Help You Find Lower Prices
Friday, June 20th, 2008Los Angeles Times:
AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report | I go here first to find the definitive national average (today it is $4.08). Then I use the “Select a Market” tool to find out what the local average is. (Today, it is $4.62 for regular in Los Angeles–Long Beach.)
Gas Buddy | This website topped the list […]
The High Cost Of Ethanol Subsidies
Friday, June 20th, 2008NewsByUs:
An Indian government official recently criticized the Bush administration for blaming the growing middle classes of developing countries, such as India and China, for rising food prices.
Although he may have misinterpreted the president’s remarks, his and other Indian critics’ responses are worth thinking about. They argue that the United States is the real culprit behind […]
Ethanol’s Advantages Far Outweigh Costs
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008Indianapolis Star:
Oil imports are falling for the first time in more than 30 years. One reason: More ethanol made right here in the U.S. from corn. A mere 14 years from now, America will be churning out 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels - more than we import now from the Persian Gulf.
We are finally […]
Some Drivers Save Big With Ethanol Fuel
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008KDKA:
Remember when gasoline sold for $3.45 a gallon? It still does if your vehicle can use E-85.
E-85 is 85 percent corn ethanol made in America and only 15 percent oil-based gasoline. Right now, it’s 55 cents cheaper than regular gas.
There’s a slight reduction in fuel efficiency, but the dollars saved make up for that. […]
Gas Prices Force Americans To Push For Ethanol Fuel
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Earthtimes:
A recent national survey commissioned by Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) shows the skyrocketing cost of gasoline is forcing American motorists to rethink their driving habits and choices at the
pump. The cost of summer driving, with oil prices nearing $140 a barrel, has become an increasing financial burden for many American consumers.
The EPIC […]
Putting Ethanol On The Offensive
Monday, June 9th, 2008Ethanol Producer Magazine:
December 1776 was a desperate time for George Washington and the American Revolution. The ragtag Continental Army, encamped along the Pennsylvania shore of the Delaware River, was exhausted, demoralized and uncertain of its future.
Washington’s army - after narrowly escaping British troops and retreating into Pennsylvania - was viewed as merely an annoyance […]
Cheap Gas Web Sites: Waste Of Time Or Gas?
Friday, June 6th, 2008PC World:
With ever-rising gas prices more people are turning to Web sites that claim to steer you to the cheapest prices for gas in your neighborhood. But the question I had is, do these sites deliver what they promise and is it really worth it to drive 5 miles out of my way to save […]
Save Money On Gas
Friday, June 6th, 2008By Keith Mullin - Associated Content:
Wallet Getting sucked dry at the pump?
Here are some useful hints and tips to help you save some of your hard earned dollars when filling up your gas tank.
Maintenance/Car related
Perform regular maintenance regularly. Having fresh clean oil and a clean air filter can do wonders for your gas mileage. Your […]
Can You Save Almost $500 In Gas Costs?
Thursday, June 5th, 2008Free Money Finance:
Just got this via email:
The Alliance to Save Energy, made up of 18 member companies, trade associations, government agencies, consumer group and nonprofits (including the Wal-mart Foundation, ExxonMobil and the NRDC) recently joined forces to launch: http://drivesmarterchallenge.org.
Focused totally on transportation, the new Drive Smarter Challenge campaign aims to help consumers cut […]
Plenty Of Oil
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008Boca Raton News:
Historically high gasoline prices are on the mind of virtually everyone in Boca Raton; indeed, virtually everyone in the nation
Dr. Chuck Laser serves on the board of governors for Northwood University; he’s also a well-known Boca Raton area oil wildcatter – and he will tell anyone who asks why gas prices are so […]
High Fuel Prices Make Cellulosic Biofuels Increasingly Competitive With Gas
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008Mongabay.com:
A new institute in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking to make cellulosic biofuel an economically viable alternative to corn ethanol and gasoline within the next five years.
The Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI), a partnership between three national laboratories and three Bay Area universities, was formed in June 2007 after the U.S. Department of […]
Madison-Area Gas Stations Hyping Benefits Of Ethanol-Free Fuel
Monday, June 2nd, 2008RedOrbit:
Ethanol has been touted as a step toward the nation’s energy independence, but with gasoline prices soaring above $4 a gallon last week in Madison, some area stations are marketing ethanol-free gasoline.
The attraction of ethanol-free fuel goes beyond its compatibility with older or smaller engines to anyone who wants to squeeze the most gas mileage […]
True Cost Of Ethanol Is Not Worth It
Monday, June 2nd, 2008Portsmouth Herald News:
A weakening housing market, rising food costs and skyrocketing gas and transportation costs dominate the headlines and monopolize conversations at the workplace, grocery store and the gas pump.
It’s no surprise that in both national and statewide polls that consumer confidence is down to some of the lowest levels in years. According to the […]