Fuel
BP Recalls 2 Million Gallons Of Gasoline Distributed From Northwest Indiana
Mechanical problems could be caused by unleaded regular gasoline that came from the company’s Whiting, Ind. facility between Aug. 13 and 17.
With Prices Rising, Motorists Finding Ways To Conserve Gas
The average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Chicago area Monday was $3.91 — up more than 30 cents from a week ago. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports.
Drivers Say Declining Gas Prices Still Too High
Gasoline prices are definitely dropping, but that’s small consolation to motorists who say there is still too much pain at the pump.
Costco To Serve Gasoline At Lincoln Park Location
Costco Wholesale Corp. will soon start selling gasoline at its Chicago warehouse store.
Gulp! Gas Prices Could Hit $6 A Gallon, One Expert Says
It’s not assured, but one expert says a combination of factors could send gasoline prices past $6 a gallon. CBS 2′s Derrick Blakley reports.
High Gas Prices Have Hidden Cost Layers
It’s not just market forces driving up the price of gasoline. There are also taxes and special additive costs, CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Impact Of Rising Gas Prices On Consumers
If you’ve filled up your car recently, you already know the price of gas is going up. The national average for a gallon of regular is $3.07. Here in Chicago, that same gallon costs $3.30. As CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reports, consumers will feel this price hike in more places than just the pump.
Semi Rolls Over, Spills Fuel Onto Bishop Ford
A rolled-over semi truck spilled diesel fuel on the Far South Side and temporarily closed all inbound lanes of the Bishop Ford Expressway late Thursday morning.
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