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Exxon shut down production units after steam supply issue; Flaring likely as plant restarts today
May 23, 2022 7:01 PM
BATON ROUGE – Exxon had to shut down and restart many of its production units after a steam supply problem over the weekend. Exxon uses steam as a heat source for its operations. Steam is provided by a vendor which experienced an outage, the chemical company said in a... more » -
High gas prices drive customers to buy smaller cars with better gas mileage Play Video
March 20, 2022 11:52 AM
BATON ROUGE - Gas prices are at an all-time high, and drivers are looking to cut the cost by purchasing smaller cars with better gas mileage. Sales associate at Gerry Lane Chevrolet, Robin Stills, says the high gas prices are affecting which car models customers want. “Most of... more » -
Gas prices increasing cost of other items, making everyday services seem like a luxury Play Video
March 9, 2022 6:54 PM
BATON ROUGE- Gas prices are exceeding records set 14 years ago and more records are expected to be set in the coming days as the economy adjusts to the price of a gallon of gasoline. The cost of everything else is expected to go up, lawn service companies included.... more » -
Louisiana to see increasing gas prices, other economic effects from crisis in Ukraine Play Video
February 24, 2022 6:23 PM
The crisis in Ukraine is halfway across the globe, but financial experts say we will feel the effects here. It all starts at the gas pump and spreads from there. On Thursday, the national average gas price was $3.54 per gallon -- $0.01 higher than Wednesday. The cost of... more » -
Report indicates gas prices may flirt with $4 a gallon by Memorial Day
December 28, 2021 7:25 AM
In late November, President Biden announced the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help reduce the cost of gasoline. According to AAA , the national average at the pump fell to $3.29 a gallon on Monday, which is a 13 cent... more » -
Federal aid may push aside gas tax bills Play Video
April 12, 2021 11:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - As lawmakers gather at the capitol for fiscal session, two bills are expected to be heard regarding gas taxes. "In Louisiana, we have a huge infrastructure problem and the problem is a lack of investment," Representative Jack McFarland said. There are two bills filed in... more » -
Gas prices continue to fall with decline expected to continue
August 8, 2016 9:38 AM
BATON ROUGE - Average retail gas prices in the Capital Area fell another 2.2 cents per gallon last week, bringing the average to $1.89 a gallon. According to GasBuddy’s records, prices at the pump yesterday were 41.4 cents per gallon lower than the same time last year. Prices have... more » -
Baton Rouge drivers cash in on some cheap gas Play Video
February 26, 2016 7:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Some lucky drivers in Baton Rouge are catching a break at the pump with cheap gas prices. There was a steady flow of Costco members waiting in line to get gas for a price they haven’t seen in decades: $1.29. “I know that it was... more » -
Gas prices falling to record lows Play Video
January 18, 2016 11:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - Fuel prices could drop to pre-Katrina levels by the end of the week. Prices at the pump fell as the trading price of a barrel of crude continued to drop. With an already large supply, the amount of crude on the market will thicken as Iran... more » -
Gas prices are an early Christmas gift on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2015 11:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - Drivers are taking advantage of some of the cheapest gas prices in the country. Wednesday, ahead of one of the busiest weekends to hit the roads, a gallon of regular was as little as $1.59. The cheap fuel was at select locations - some requiring a... more » -
Gas prices back under $2 a gallon Play Video
August 25, 2015 7:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's the cheapest gas has been in months and experts say the price of gas could drop even more. So far, the city has seen prices as low as $1.99 per gallon starting on Tuesday, and experts say if the price of oil continues to go down... more »