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Colorado Motorists Pay Record Gas Prices Over Labor Day Weekend
DENVER7, Approved, State

Colorado Motorists Pay Record Gas Prices Over Labor Day Weekend

By Alex Dowd | Denver7 Denver7's Alex Dowd shows how gas prices in the Denver area compare to rates around the country. DENVER — Gas prices in the United States hit record highs this Labor Day weekend. Still, AAA expected millions to travel during the three-day weekend, with Denver listed as the fourth most popular destination in the country. In Colorado, AAA put the average price of regular gas at $4.19, higher than the national average of $4.15. Both of those prices are well above the previous Labor Day record of $3.82 set back in 2012. Crude oil prices are higher than they were a year ago, experts say that makes up about half the price that consumers pay for gas. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT DENVER7
Trump Venezuela Oil Deal Could Unlock $200 Billion and Expand US Energy Supply
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Trump Venezuela Oil Deal Could Unlock $200 Billion and Expand US Energy Supply

By Michael Sinkewicz | FOX Business Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the agreement a 'huge win' that could bring nearly $100B in private investment. Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday touted a "historic" oil agreement with the United States announced by President Donald Trump. Speaking during an evening address, Rodriguez celebrated the agreement, saying it would help revive Venezuela's economy. She said the deal would remain in effect for 25 years and initially target crude production of more than 1.5 million barrels per day while preserving the South American country's sovereignty over its natural resources. "This 25-year bilateral project envisages the development of 17 strategic oilfields with a production target of more than 1.5 m...