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Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Build

Some analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen.

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An oil refinery in Carson, Calif. The possibility of continued fighting has raised concerns about how long the world’s stockpiles of oil and fuels will last if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen.
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Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry

California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.

Screens on either side of a Tesla Semi’s steering wheel provide a view of the traffic around the vehicle.
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Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles

A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.

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Congress is considering imposing a new annual fee on electric vehicles to help pay for road repairs.
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