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Montana Has Endured Nearly 400 Hazardous Materials Transport Incidents Over Last 5 Years

Montana Has Endured Nearly 400 Hazardous Materials Transport Incidents Over Last 5 Years

Hazardous materials move through the U.S. economy every day—by truck, rail, air, and water—supporting industries ranging from manufacturing to energy. But when incidents occur during transit, the consequences can be significant, including chemical spills, fires, environmental damage, and supply chain disruptions. Federal data shows that these incidents

UAE quits OPEC as gas prices hit $4.19 a gallon nationwide

(The Center Square) – The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it is leaving OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance on May 1, a historic break from the oil producers' cartel that could eventually increase global supply and ease prices at the pump for American consumers, although relief is unlikely to

Will fuel shortages ruin summer vacations?

Will fuel shortages ruin summer vacations?

Concerns are growing that shortages of diesel and jet fuel due to supply problems caused by war between Iran and the United States could ruin summer vacations. The chief executive of French energy giant Patrick Pouyanne warned last week that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed another two or

US Fed expected to keep rates steady as Iran war effects ripple

US Fed expected to keep rates steady as Iran war effects ripple

The US Federal Reserve opened its two-day meeting on Tuesday with policymakers expected to keep interest rates steady, as the war on Iran's effects on energy prices and supply chains ripple through the world's largest economy. The meeting is expected to be Jerome Powell'

BP reports huge profit rise in first quarter

BP reports huge profit rise in first quarter

British energy giant BP on Tuesday reported a sharp increase in profits in the first quarter as crude oil prices soared amid the Middle East war. Oil prices have risen since the start of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, often swinging violently in response to the war'

Crude extends gains, stocks drop as Trump considers latest Iran proposal

Crude extends gains, stocks drop as Trump considers latest Iran proposal

Oil prices jumped and stocks sank Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the Strait of Hormuz and end the eight-week-old war. Investors were also gearing up for key central bank meetings and earnings reports from Wall Street giants this week. Tehran

BP reports huge profit rise in first quarter

BP reports huge profit rise in first quarter

British energy giant BP on Tuesday reported a sharp increase in profits in the first quarter as crude oil prices soared amid the Middle East war. Oil prices have risen since the start of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, often swinging violently in response to the war'