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Gas Stations

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Brickbats

Brickbat: From Maine to Mexico, But Not California

Charles Oliver | 7.25.2022 4:00 AM

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Gas Stations

Sorry, Biden, Gas Stations Can't Just 'Bring Down the Price'

The average gas station owner makes pennies per gallon of gas sold.

Eric Boehm | 7.5.2022 12:40 PM

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Gasoline

Blame High Gas Prices on Red Tape

Oil companies won’t invest in facilities to produce gasoline until they know they’ll be allowed a future.

J.D. Tuccille | 6.17.2022 7:00 AM

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Gas Stations

Study: Jersey Girls' Refusal To Pump Gas Is Costing Everyone a Lot of Money

Research on the effects of Oregon's loosening of its self-service gas ban finds that allowing adults to pump their own gas increases supply and lowers prices.

Christian Britschgi | 5.24.2022 10:50 AM

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Economics

Banning 'Unconscionable Excessive' Gas Prices Is Risky Economic Nonsense

Democrats are trying to inject a political solution into an economic problem.

Eric Boehm | 5.20.2022 1:40 PM

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Inflation

Illinois Will Fine Gas Stations That Don't Advertise Delayed Gas Tax Hike

Fuel retailers could face fines of $500 for failing to place signs on their pumps informing customers of the delayed implementation of the 2.2-cent increase in the state's gas tax.

Christian Britschgi | 4.11.2022 2:20 PM

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Oregon

With Just 10 Signatures, This Gas Station Owner Could Kill a Ban on Pumping Your Own Gas

Legislators in New Jersey and Oregon keep failing to repeal their states' bans on self-service gas stations. Is Massachusetts' small town direct democracy the solution?

Christian Britschgi | 3.10.2022 4:15 PM

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Oregon

Are Oregonians Ready To Pump Their Own Gas?

A bill would let Oregon gas stations turn their customers loose on a limited number of self-service pumps. Some drivers fear the freedom.

Christian Britschgi | 1.28.2022 1:20 PM

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Brickbats

Brickbat: Fill 'Er Up

Charles Oliver | 8.13.2021 4:00 AM

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Gasoline

America's Shipping Laws Made the Gas Crisis Worse

The protectionist Jones Act makes it harder to move fuel around the country.

Scott Shackford | 5.13.2021 12:40 PM

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Gas Stations

Laws Against Price Gouging Won't Fix the Long Lines at the Gas Station

Don't punish businesses for raising prices during a crisis.

Eric Boehm | 5.12.2021 11:30 AM

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Coronavirus

Lockdown Is Ending, Whether Governments Approve or Not

Executive orders may have encouraged the lockdowns, but they always depended on voluntary behavior.

Eric Boehm | 5.4.2020 11:40 AM

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Regulation

Illinois Bill Would Ban Adults From Pumping Their Own Gas

Rep. Camille Lilly, who authored the bill, says her legislation will lead to more safety, convenience, and jobs.

Christian Britschgi | 2.12.2020 11:10 AM

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Regulation

Let Them Pump Gas

Oregon and New Jersey are the only states to ban self-service gas stations. Mercifully, this prohibition is starting to fall apart.

Christian Britschgi | 6.6.2019 6:00 AM

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