Getting more miles per gallon

Gov. Janet Mills considers options as pressure rises with gas and oil prices

The governor stands behind her proposal for tax refunds but says that she's 'eager to listen to any and all proposals' to help Mainers deal with the skyrocketing cost of fuel.

As energy prices surge, Maine lawmakers propose new relief bills

Democrats unveiled proposals Wednesday aimed at easing the effects that are hitting now and planning for future price spikes.

Gasoline prices march up in central Maine as U.S. tightens economic sanctions against Russia

While gas prices have been rising steadily over the last year, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. ban on Russian oil imports announced Tuesday has focused attention across central Maine on recent price spikes.

LePage calls for temporary cuts in Maine’s gas tax and turnpike tolls

The Republican gubernatorial candidate says this would help Mainers survive an inflationary market.

Ukraine crisis sends fossil fuel prices soaring in Maine

Gasoline prices are approaching a record high, and heating oil already has surpassed the previous record.

Rep. Laurel Libby proposes suspending state’s gas tax for year

The Republican lawmaker from Auburn wants Maine to suspend its gas tax.

In a cold winter, Maine household budgets buckle under growing energy burden

Skyrocketing prices for electricity, heating oil and gasoline are hitting Mainers especially hard when the mercury falls.

As energy costs rise, Maine lawmakers consider new plan to ease ratepayers’ pain

A bill under review in the Legislature would pursue a holistic, long-term approach to lowering costs for Maine energy consumers.

Maine businesses and residents feel inflation’s bite

Business owners and consumers say higher prices threaten to slow the state's economic recovery as inflation hits a 40-year high.