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Election gas price trends, 1994-2020
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.
Gas Prices
Yes, these five U.S. states have passed their own gas tax ‘holidays’ in 2022
As President Biden calls on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax, here's what we know about state gas tax suspensions.
Money
Yes, U.S. gas prices are lower than these 8 other places around the world
People in many industrialized countries outside of the U.S. pay more for gasoline due to higher taxes on fuel. European countries tend to have the highest gas taxes.
Money
No, premium gas won’t save you money by making your car more fuel efficient
High-octane gas rarely improves mileage, and when it does, the benefit is outweighed by the premium cost.
Money
Yes, fuel efficiency is worse with E15 gasoline, but the difference is small
Higher ethanol fuel, also known as E15 gasoline, is sold at fewer than 2% of U.S. gas stations nationwide, mostly in the Midwest.
Money
Yes, the average U.S. gas price is the highest since 2014. Here’s why.
Multiple factors are contributing to the increase in gas prices, including conflict between Russia and Ukraine and demand for oil products, experts say.
National
VERIFY Weekly: The Colonial Pipeline shutdown was just one reason for the gas shortage
The VERIFY team investigated claims related to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown and subsequent gas shortage.
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.
Gas Prices
Yes, these five U.S. states have passed their own gas tax ‘holidays’ in 2022
As President Biden calls on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax, here's what we know about state gas tax suspensions.
Money
Yes, U.S. gas prices are lower than these 8 other places around the world
People in many industrialized countries outside of the U.S. pay more for gasoline due to higher taxes on fuel. European countries tend to have the highest gas taxes.
Money
No, premium gas won’t save you money by making your car more fuel efficient
High-octane gas rarely improves mileage, and when it does, the benefit is outweighed by the premium cost.
Money
Yes, fuel efficiency is worse with E15 gasoline, but the difference is small
Higher ethanol fuel, also known as E15 gasoline, is sold at fewer than 2% of U.S. gas stations nationwide, mostly in the Midwest.
Money
Yes, the average U.S. gas price is the highest since 2014. Here’s why.
Multiple factors are contributing to the increase in gas prices, including conflict between Russia and Ukraine and demand for oil products, experts say.
National
VERIFY Weekly: The Colonial Pipeline shutdown was just one reason for the gas shortage
The VERIFY team investigated claims related to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown and subsequent gas shortage.
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