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Soaring gasoline prices hurt Oklahoma City area retailers

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Gasoline price jumps are difficult for Oklahoma gasoline retailers and convenience store owners because they tighten margins and make customers angry.



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Oklahoma gas prices surge above national average

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Oklahoma City has jumped at least 34 cents over the past month while the national average has added less than a dime.

Chesapeake Energy sells twin office buildings

Chesapeake Energy Corp. has sold the twin Central Park office buildings near N Lincoln Boulevard and Interstate 44 for $22 million, taking a $7 million loss on the properties it purchased two years ago.

The Play: May 7, 2013

Coming up in tomorrow's Oklahoman: an update on a high profile murder trial, will furloughs still take place within the Department of Defense, what is "Tier 3" gasoline and movement within the Hertz corporation.

Francis Tuttle Technology Center to train CNG technicians

Francis Tuttle Technology Center will begin training automotive students to earn certification as alternative fuels technicians this fall.

Authorities: Boone Pickens' grandson died of heroin use

Authorities say the grandson of billionaire T. Boone Pickens died of heroin intoxication after an evening of drug use at a friend's apartment.

Devon LEED certification

The Devon tower receives LEED certification.

Former Chesapeake employee starts energy company

After several years of working for other major energy companies, Lanny Holman has started his own firm.

The Play: April 17, 2013

Headlines for Thursday's Oklahoman: State's Veterans' Centers Audited, Oklahoma Jobs, McClendon Back in Business


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Soaring gasoline prices hurt Oklahoma City area retailers May 18, 2013 Gasoline price jumps are difficult for Oklahoma gasoline retailers and convenience store owners because they tighten margins and make customers angry. Read More
Oklahoma Attorney General asks to delay hearing into PSO plan for regional haze May 18, 2013 Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said more information is needed about future electricity demand at Public Service Co. of Oklahoma before a compliance plan to deal with regional haze is decided by state environmental officials. A public hearing into the plan will go ahead Monday. Read More
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority discusses plans for new generating plant May 17, 2013 The Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, which provides electricity to municipal electric companies across Oklahoma, plans to build a $115 million, natural gas-fired plant north of Ponca City. The plant will be used at peak times to ensure reliability for the authority's members. Read More
Between the hedges: Outside investors in Oklahoma energy companies helped fuel growth May 17, 2013 Recent shareholder action has focused attention on New York hedge funds and other outside groups that have funded oil and natural gas activity in Oklahoma for decades. Read More
Oklahoma energy briefs, May 17 May 17, 2013 Oklahoma energy briefs, May 17 Read More
OGE Energy shareholders vote for directors, additional shares May 17, 2013 Directors approved a two-for-one stock split and shareholders voted for 10 board members at OGE Energy Corp.'s annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Read More
Canada's prime minister says oil coming, with or without pipeline May 17, 2013 Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper warned Thursday that oil will be transported through America one way or another from Canada's tar sands. Read More
Oklahoma Rep. James Lankford clashes with federal official over energy policy May 16, 2013 The Republican lawmaker from Oklahoma was incredulous that Obama administration official would take credit for increased energy production. Read More
Administration proposes new rule for hydraulic fracturing on federal land May 16, 2013 An Interior Department proposal would govern chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process, well integrity and disposal of water. House committee chairman and industry groups criticized the proposed rule as duplicative. Read More
Frackwear: What the well-dressed fracker is wearing May 16, 2013 Demand is rising for frackwear—sturdy shoes and fire-resistant clothes— that oil and gas workers can wear to protect themselves from wires and explosions, the Wall Street Journal reports. Retailers including Cabela's and clothing makers like Carhartt are answering the call. Read More
Inquiry on potential oil price manipulation intensifies in Europe May 16, 2013 The European Commission on Wednesday ramped up its inquiry into the potential manipulation of oil and biofuel prices, as investigators continued to question BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Statoil about their trading activities, according to people with knowledge of the meetings. Regulators, in part, are focused on a... Read More
Oklahoma gas prices surge above national average May 16, 2013 The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Oklahoma City has jumped at least 34 cents over the past month while the national average has added less than a dime. Read More
Study: Fracking not affecting groundwater in Arkansas May 15, 2013 Shale gas production in Arkansas has not contaminated groundwater, a study by Duke University and the U.S. Geological Survey indicates. Scientists analyzed 127 shallow drinking water wells in areas overlying Fayetteville Shale gas production in north-central Arkansas for major and trace elements and hydrocarbons,... Read More
Two women are arrested in Oklahoma pipeline protest May 15, 2013 Two more protesters have been arrested for trying to block construction of the southern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline in Oklahoma. Read More
Continental chief's divorce called 'no fault' May 15, 2013 Continental Resources Inc. CEO Harold Hamm and his wife, Sue Ann, on Tuesday said they have agreed to a no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable incompatibility. Read More

Energy independence, Part 1: Independence is possible, experts say

Business | Updated: Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment
The wealth of energy options available in the United States and the rest of North America means the continent could fulfill all of its needs in the coming years, experts say.
See the entire series: Energy Independence

Energy independence, Part 2: More U.S. oil production may limit price volatility

Business | Published: Mon, Oct 8, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment
What would energy independence mean for gasoline prices, utility bills, plastics, groceries and other consumer expenses? How would domestic jobs and the potential for a stronger economy affect individuals throughout the country?
Read the entire series: Energy Independence
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Adam Wilmoth

Energy Editor

Adam Wilmoth returned to The Oklahoman as energy editor in 2012 after working for four years in public relations. He previously spent seven years as a business reporter at The Oklahoman, including five years covering the state's energy sector.

Wilmoth holds a master's degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. He's also a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City's youth program, LOYAL -- Linking Oklahoma City's Young Adult Leaders.

Jay F. Marks

Energy Reporter

Jay F. Marks has been covering Oklahoma news since graduating from Oklahoma State University in 1996. He worked in Sulphur and Enid before joining The Oklahoman in 2005. Marks has been covering the energy industry since 2009.

Paul Monies

Energy Reporter

Paul Monies is an energy reporter for The Oklahoman. He has worked at newspapers in Texas and Missouri and most recently was a data journalist for USA Today in the Washington D.C. area. Monies also spent nine years as a business reporter and database editor for The Oklahoman. He is a native of Scotland who graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and has a master’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.




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