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Gas Prices
Average gas price in the UK is over $7 per gallon, not cheaper than US
VERIFY
The top 5 VERIFY viewer questions of 2022
The VERIFY team fact-checked hundreds of questions from our viewers in 2022. Here are five of the most-read viewer question stories of the year.
Gas Prices
Yes, the Saudi government owns the largest oil refinery in the U.S.
Saudi Arabia-owned Aramco acquired full ownership of the largest U.S. oil refinery in 2017.
Environment
Yes, the Kansas oil spill is the largest in Keystone Pipeline history
An estimated 14,000 barrels of oil from the Keystone Pipeline spilled into a Kansas creek on Dec. 7. This is the biggest oil spill in the pipeline system’s history.
Environment
Winter gasoline is less fuel-efficient than summer gasoline
Federal law and seasonal temperatures dictate the type of gas we use in our vehicles during the year. Winter gas is a little less fuel efficient than summer gas.
Gas Prices
No, the U.S. isn’t going to run out of diesel fuel in 25 days
Tucker Carlson falsely claimed that the U.S. would run out of diesel fuel by Thanksgiving week. Here’s what the 25 days’ worth of supply metric actually means.
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Gas Prices
Election gas price trends, 1994-2020
U.S. Energy Information data showing the trends in gas prices during election seasons, since 1994.
Gas Prices
Yes, oil from U.S. reserves has been sent to other countries
Has oil from U.S. reserves been sent to other countries? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Money
Fact-checking if some states are sending out inflation relief checks that are coming from tax surpluses
California is one of a dozen states sending direct payments to its residents. Here’s what you need to know:
Gas Prices
No, gas is not selling for $7.11 at 7-Eleven
A photo circulating on Twitter that shows gas selling for $7.11 per gallon at 7-Eleven was taken more than one year ago and shows a new station testing its sign.
VERIFY
The top 5 VERIFY viewer questions of 2022
The VERIFY team fact-checked hundreds of questions from our viewers in 2022. Here are five of the most-read viewer question stories of the year.
Gas Prices
Yes, the Saudi government owns the largest oil refinery in the U.S.
Saudi Arabia-owned Aramco acquired full ownership of the largest U.S. oil refinery in 2017.
Environment
Yes, the Kansas oil spill is the largest in Keystone Pipeline history
An estimated 14,000 barrels of oil from the Keystone Pipeline spilled into a Kansas creek on Dec. 7. This is the biggest oil spill in the pipeline system’s history.
Environment
Winter gasoline is less fuel-efficient than summer gasoline
Federal law and seasonal temperatures dictate the type of gas we use in our vehicles during the year. Winter gas is a little less fuel efficient than summer gas.
Gas Prices
No, the U.S. isn’t going to run out of diesel fuel in 25 days
Tucker Carlson falsely claimed that the U.S. would run out of diesel fuel by Thanksgiving week. Here’s what the 25 days’ worth of supply metric actually means.
Electric Vehicles
EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Gas Prices
Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms
Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Gas Prices
Election gas price trends, 1994-2020
U.S. Energy Information data showing the trends in gas prices during election seasons, since 1994.
Gas Prices
Yes, oil from U.S. reserves has been sent to other countries
Has oil from U.S. reserves been sent to other countries? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Money
Fact-checking if some states are sending out inflation relief checks that are coming from tax surpluses
California is one of a dozen states sending direct payments to its residents. Here’s what you need to know:
Gas Prices
No, gas is not selling for $7.11 at 7-Eleven
A photo circulating on Twitter that shows gas selling for $7.11 per gallon at 7-Eleven was taken more than one year ago and shows a new station testing its sign.
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