Oil drops below 100 dollars yet Americans slow to burn fuel
Public transport grows favored as Americans rethink high fuel costs. Despite oil dipping to about 100 dollars a barrel, high debt and living costs keep driving changes in habits. Commuters face costly trips, and many expect only modest pump relief. some still plan frugal routines and staycations.
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Gas price outlook shifts as Ike slows refiners and oil falls
The article notes gasoline at four dollars a gallon remains high despite crude declines, aided by Hurricane Ike shutting Gulf refineries. It highlights cheaper heating oil and natural gas, but warns pump prices won’t drop quickly. Analysts expect gradual relief, possibly by October, while consumer behavior shifts toward frugality.
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Suspect in N J slaying of 4 surrenders to police
Irvington New Jersey police say Rolando Terrell surrendered Saturday to face murder and weapons charges in the killings of Candes McLean and three relatives, with a survivor and a 14 month old spared. Investigators consider the case drug or gang related and allege possible other involved parties.
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Valentine Nebraska Vandal Called Butt Bandit Strikes
In Valentine Nebraska a yearlong spree by a mysterious offender leaves greasy marks on storefront and church windows at night. Police Chief Ben McBride notes the case is the strangest he has seen as residents nickname the culprit the Butt Bandit while hoping for an end to the unusual vandalism.
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