Oil and Misinformation: The Truth about Oil Companies
By Lauren Fix The truth about oil production has been muddied by political talking points, bad science, and some members of the media that have an anti-oil agenda. We do not need to import a single drop of foreign crude oil. The domestic oil industry can easily meet and even surpass domestic demand. We’ve done […]
Activists Are Deflating SUV Tires in US Cities
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Having a flat tire is frustrating as it is, but finding out that someone flattened your tire to prove a political point will infuriate you. A UK-based activist group called “The Tyre Extinguishers” is known for deflating tires and has spread its activities to the US. They claim they’ve deflated […]
Oil from US Oil Reserves Sent Overseas
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach According to Reuters, Oil from the US Petroleum and Oil Reserves was sent overseas to a number of European countries and to China, which is stockpiling its resources. More than five million barrels of oil that were part of a historic US emergency oil reserves release aimed at lowering […]
Best Gas Apps to Save and Earn Cash Back and Beat High Gas Prices
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Whether you’re traveling across town, or across the country, I’m here to share some great tips and hacks to make sure you can drive to your summer destination safely, while maximizing your savings. You can save money by bundling your loyalty programs to maximize your savings at the pump. […]
The Automobile Won Part 1: NMA E-Newsletter #702
By Randal O’Toole, The Antiplanner Editor’s Note: This post recently appeared on The Antiplanner website and we thought it was an important piece for all NMA supporters to read and digest. Part 2 will be featured in next week’s E-Newsletter. Last month, anti-automobile activists led by the Congress for the New Urbanism announced the formation […]
Is The Gas Tax Holiday A Gimmick?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Could gas prices get any higher? Yes, they can and it is expected that gas and diesel prices will continue to increase. Federal officials are looking for ways to reduce pain at the pump as gas and diesel prices continue to soar. As Americans get ready for a busy […]
Who’s To Blame for High Gas Prices?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Gas and diesel prices have reached an all-time high. US gas prices have hit an average of over $5 per gallon, according to AAA. These high gas prices hurt every citizen and are no more than an additional tax we all pay at the pump. Who is to blame for […]
Experts Warn of Power Grid Blackouts and Electric Cars
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The government keeps telling everyone that the war on fossil fuels can be beaten by purchasing electric cars. Americans are in a bind. We can’t avoid fossil fuels, they are literally used in everything we touch every day. As the average cost of gasoline reaches $5 per gallon and […]
Why High Diesel Prices Impact Everyone | Explained
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Everyone is worried about gas prices, but diesel is driving inflation more than you think. The price of diesel affects everyone whether you own a car or not. Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, diesel fuel was in short supply due to a drop in global refining capacity. Now some […]
Here’s Why Gasoline Prices are Spiking Again | Explained
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Prices at the gas pump are rising yet again. Today’s national average gas price is $4.59 (as of 5.23.2022). As we head into the summer months, the demand jumps, and prices are going to continue to jump up as well. We are hearing threats of $6 per gallon gasoline […]