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Diesel Tops $5, Echoing 2022 Russia-Ukraine Invasion Energy Shock
Diesel Tops $5, Echoing 2022 Russia-Ukraine Invasion Energy Shock
US Fuel Spike Summary:
AAA national average diesel prices have jumped 34%, the largest increase for any month on record.
AAA national average gasoline prices have jumped 24.5%, also the largest increase for any month on record.
The spike in refined products comes just ahead of driving season and, if it persists long enough, could dent consumer sentiment polls.
The Trump administration assures the conflict will be short-term.
Countdown to Memorial Day driving season: 69 days.
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Update (0840ET)
The partially paralyzed Hormuz chokepoint...
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Qatar Expels Iranian Diplomats After Strike On LNG Hub; Israel Attacks Iran's Navy In Caspian Sea
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Israel strikes Iran Navy in Caspian Sea. Iran FM Discusses Strait of Hormuz with EU's Kallas, oil dumps, amid reports of Iran launches on KSA. Largest Qatar LNG export hub hit by Iranian missiles. Doha expels diplomats.
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USC Cancels Gubernatorial Debate Due To Absence Of Candidates Of Color
USC Cancels Gubernatorial Debate Due To Absence Of Candidates Of Color
Authored by Jonathan Turley via jonathanturley.org,
The University of Southern California (USC) is under fire after canceling the California gubernatorial debate with less than 24 hours’ notice. The reason? None of the polling candidates are people of color. It was a crushingly revealing moment in a state where universities have long defied voters who demanded an end to affirmative action in admissions.
USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future and ABC/KABC Los Angeles were scheduled to co-host the debate at Bovard...
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