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Central Texans turning to rainwater collection amid severe drought
The demand for rainwater collection tanks is increasing in Central Texas due to a lack of consistent rain. One farmer is on a months-long waitlist to get one.
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The demand for rainwater collection tanks is increasing in Central Texas due to a lack of consistent rain. One farmer is on a months-long waitlist to get one.
US gas prices are continuing to rise, with the average price in Fresno increasing from $4.69 to $4.84 in just over a week. The national average is $3.82 per gallon. The rising prices are unusual given that fewer people are fueling up their cars this summer compared to previous years. The increase in gas prices is due to a combination of factors including record temperatures, which have caused refineries to operate below capacity, and production cuts by major oil-producing countries.
Gasoline prices in the US have reached a national average of $3.732 per gallon, with analysts warning that prices may continue to rise. The increase is attributed to rising oil prices, heat-related refinery outages in Louisiana and Texas, and tight gasoline supply. The market has also seen increased buying of gasoline futures contracts by speculators ahead of the hurricane season. Higher wholesale prices are expected to lead to higher retail prices in the coming weeks, but prices may pause or reverse if the hurricane threat dissipates.