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The industry is blaming a lack of political will to develop energy here and is warning the implications are significant for the economy, the environment, and national security.
Erica Denney has been helping run family trucking business Denney Transportation for roughly six years. She says, by industry standards, she's still considered a newbie.
As gasoline prices top $4.00 a gallon at some gas stations in Colorado due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, experts in the energy industry say the impacts of the war on Coloradan's wallets are likely just beginning.
The average cost for a gallon of gas has gone up 43 cents in the last seven days in Denver. The average price, according to AAA, in Colorado is $3.75 per gallon.
In an effort to retain ramp workers, while also attracting new hires, United Airlines announced they will increase starting and base pay on the ramp to $19.64 up from $15.87.
