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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1930, Harold Bloom, American literary critic (died 2019) was born. In 1941, Bill Boggs, American journalist and producer was born. In 1943, Howard Gardner, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1966, Delmore Schwartz, American poet and short story writer (born 1913) passed away. In 1970, Justin Chambers, American actor was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. In 2009, Reg Fleming, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Cost-conscious Americans choosing regular gas over premium at the pumps
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Drivers of expensive, luxury or high-horsepower vehicles that run better or require higher-end fuel are opting to fill up with a lower-grade variety to save money
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Liberty Nation
· Jul 2, 2026
Gas Prices Defying Conventional Wisdom
So much for traditional economic theory.
KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco
· Jul 1, 2026
California’s Gas Tax Increases by 2.2 Cents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhhul_l4JPo California drivers are paying even more at the pump after the state's gasoline tax increased today....
South China Morning Post
· Jun 22, 2026
Malaysia’s nationwide diesel subsidy gets citizens all pumped up
Malaysian consumers and small business owners have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce subsidised diesel at 2.10 ringgit (50 US cents) per litre (0.3 gallons) nationwide from July 1, although some are seeking greater clarity on fuel allocations under the MyKad-based scheme. Malaysian Tamilan Tow Truck Association president Mathevaanan Mohanaraja said the effectiveness of the initiative would ultimately depend on how much subsidised diesel each identity card holder was entitled to...
India TV News
· Jul 10, 2026
Why E20 petrol isn't cheaper than regular fuel despite higher ethanol content, government explains
The central government has once again addressed public concerns about ethanol-blended petrol. One of the prominent questions that is there in the mind of the people is that why petrol is not cheaper even after ethanol is added. Explaining the reason, The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that E20 petrol isn't cheaper than pure petrol because ethanol procurement costs remain higher at current crude oil prices. Ethanol is made from sugarcane, maize, or grain. It is renewable, domestically produced and has cleaner burning than pure petrol. The government said that ethanol is deliberately purchased at high, fixed rates, up to 71.86 rupees per litre, to support Indian farmers.
The Local Germany
· Jul 2, 2026
Fuel prices jump in Germany as energy tax discount ends
Drivers across Germany woke up to higher fuel costs after the tank discount ended this week. Prices jumped quickly, and earlier than many expected.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Budi Diesel: Pemilik pikap, jip boleh dapat tambahan 100 liter
PUTRAJAYA: Pemilik kenderaan diesel jenis pikap dan jip di seluruh negara yang layak boleh mula mengemukakan permohonan untuk mendapatkan kuota ‘liter kelayakan tambahan’ sebanyak 100 liter susulan pengumuman pembaharuan penyasaran subsidi diesel menjadikan jumlah kelayakan sehingga 300 liter sebulan bagi kategori tersebut. Menteri Kewangan II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan berkata, Budi Diesel akan disepadukan ... Read more The post Budi Diesel: Pemilik pikap, jip boleh dapat tambahan 100 liter appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Cost-conscious Americans choosing regular gas over premium at the pumps": Liberty Nation — Gas Prices Defying Conventional Wisdom. KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco — California’s Gas Tax Increases by 2.2 Cents. South China Morning Post — Malaysia’s nationwide diesel subsidy gets citizens all pumped up. India TV News — Why E20 petrol isn't cheaper than regular fuel despite higher ethanol content, government explains. The Local Germany — Fuel prices jump in Germany as energy tax discount ends . Utusan Malaysia — Budi Diesel: Pemilik pikap, jip boleh dapat tambahan 100 liter