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While exports surged, domestic stocks of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fell sharply. Before the war began in the Middle East, which closed the Strait of Hormuz to most ship traffic, global oil and motor fuels markets were awash in supply. #gas #prices #oil

Nicor Gas maintains more than 34,300 miles of natural gas infrastructure across northern Illinois. In addition to gas lines, underground utilities may include water, sewer and communication lines, making it critical to identify what lies below before digging begins. #nicorgas #digging

At 48 cents a gallon, Illinois has one of the highest gas tax in the country, trailing only California’s 70-cents a gallon. #taxes #gas #prices

More than 100 employees supported storage operations, working extended shifts before, during and after the period of highest demand. #nicorgas #heat #winter

With forecasts calling for continued cold weather and below-zero wind chills into next week, the company said crews remain on standby around the clock to meet customer demand and respond to emergencies. #nicorgas #heat #extremecold

Advocates say the combination of volatile gas supply prices and repeated utility rate increases is straining family budgets at a time when many households are already paying more for essentials like food and healthcare. #gas #prices

The Commission approved a $73 million rate increase for Ameren and $168 million increase for Nicor, which were more than 40% lower than what the utilities had requested. #gas #utilities #ameren

The program provides one-time benefits to help cover natural gas, propane, and electricity costs. Assistance is also available for heating system repairs or replacements through CEDA’s Furnace Assistance program. #assistance

Revenue generated from motor fuel taxes is primarily dedicated to funding transportation-related infrastructure, but Ravi Mishra, policy analyst with the Illinois Policy Institute, said Illinoisans are not getting their money’s worth. #gas

The Chicago City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy met Monday to discuss the Illinois Commerce Commission’s move to allow Peoples to restart its pipe replacement program. #gas