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Union Pacific can’t monopolize the debate over its merger

When it comes to its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific seems increasingly intent on monopolizing not only ...
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AFPM: RFS reallocation would undercut WH fuel affordability efforts

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement today on ...
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A diesel export ban could raise gasoline prices

A diesel export ban may sound like a way to lower fuel costs. In reality, it could actually raise gasoline prices. Blocking diesel exports would eventually force refiners to cut fuel production ...
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U.S. business, energy, manufacturing groups urge President Trump to reject fuel export restrictions

Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 30 U.S. business, energy and manufacturing groups from around the country — including the American Exploration & Production Council, American Fuel & Petrochemical ...
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Why a diesel export ban would backfire

It may seem logical that if the United States stops exporting diesel, more fuel will stay here and prices will fall. But more diesel in the United States does not necessarily mean lower prices at the ...
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What they’re saying: Why fuel prices aren’t moving in lockstep with crude oil

Geopolitical conflicts, refinery outages, export restrictions and supply chain disruptions have reduced the world's ability to convert crude oil into usable fuels, even as global consumer demand ...
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AI advances take safety to new heights

People are increasingly turning to tools like ChatGPT and Copilot to get quick answers, draft content or spark new ideas. But artificial intelligence (AI) is doing much more than offering guidance — ...
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What they’re saying: Fuel prices and high earnings result from stress in global refining

Some have been surprised by recent refining margins, earnings in the refining sector and a seeming disconnect between finished fuel prices and prices of crude oil. There’s a reason for this: in short, ...
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AFPM applauds Senate introduction of CRA resolutions challenging California vehicle and engine mandates

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today applauded the introduction of four Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions in the U.S. Senate to overturn California ...
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Why it’s essential for the U.S. to import and export energy

Supply disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz have renewed questions about U.S. energy security and why events halfway around the world still affect energy markets here at home. While we are the ...
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What’s going on with refining margins and industry profits?

Gasoline and diesel prices are front-of-mind for Americans, and people are understandably interested in whether there’s a connection between higher pump prices (which refiners do not set) and higher ...