More North Texans Considering Getting Around On Bikes Due To Surge In Gas Prices
As gas prices continue to rise, some North Texans are seriously considering other forms of transportation to get around, including riding a bike.
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As gas prices continue to rise, some North Texans are seriously considering other forms of transportation to get around, including riding a bike.
Public transit agencies are watching ridership numbers as high gas prices could push more people to look to trains and buses as an alternative to driving.
Drivers in Texas are reportedly paying the 14th lowest gas price average of any state in the country, but that doesn't ease the $4 a gallon pain at the pump.
Wesley Speelman told CBSDFW on Facebook, "Honestly, if companies initiated work from home again, even for like 2-3 weeks, it would be enough to offset gas prices."
North Texans who spoke to CBS 11 Tuesday night said they don't have a choice to work from home, so they have to pay the price.
While they do have paid drivers to help get all those meals out, Meals on Wheels relies heavily on volunteers who pay for their own gas.
In Texas, the current average price of a gallon of gas is about $3.73.
The increases are coming so fast, up 15% in a week according to AAA Texas, some truck drivers could struggle to keep up.
Gas prices continued to climb Monday, rising to just short of a record high. At their skyrocketing pace, the price per gallon record of $4.11 will probably be broken in just a day or two.
The pain at the pump continues as people shell out more and more money at gas stations, and it's impacting local businesses that rely on delivery drivers.
At her student transportation business in Watauga, Rushelle Wetzel said the fuel cost for her 19 large vans climbed from about $1,300 to more than $2,000 in just a week.
With crude oil prices hitting an 11-year high, no crystal ball needed to predict what's next: higher prices at the pump.
The energy market has been volatile in recent weeks due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, causing uncertainty about Russia's large crude oil supplies.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent oil futures above $100 a barrel and will probably bring $4-a-gallon gasoline to much of the US. But it won't be a major drag on American economic growth.
Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine have future oil prices soaring to around $100 a barrel – the highest since 2014.
According to AAA Texas, the gas price average in the state is $3.22 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel.
The statewide gas price average is $3.00 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. That price is four cents more than from this day last week.
According to AAA, the statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.96 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel.
If Omicron doesn't result in another round of widespread lockdowns, some experts say Americans can expect to see gas prices nearing $4 a gallon in dozens of states.
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.91 for a gallon of regular unleaded. That price is two cents more than it was on this day last week.
Gasoline prices have drifted downward over the past few days as concerns of an omicron-driven economic slowdown continue.
One forecast projects prices at the pump will peak nationally at a monthly average of $3.79 in May, before finally retreating below current levels by late 2022.
"Prices may continue to slide as the market continues to assess the latest possible economic impact of the omicron variant," said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster.
The statewide gas price average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.91. That price is two cents less than last week and $1.01 more per gallon compared to last year.
Prices at the pump have finally started to creep lower, and according to new government forecasts the trend should speed up significantly in the coming months.
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The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
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Texas regulators flagged dozens of deficiencies in Camp Mystic's emergency plan, saying missing flood maps, unclear evacuation procedures and undefined staff roles could hinder responses during disasters.
The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
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State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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