Mobil, Shell Raise Fuel Prices in CNMI
SAIPAN — Mobil raised fuel prices across all grades Monday, with unleaded and premium climbing 20 cents per gallon and diesel surging 65 cents.
Last night the new Mobil prices put unleaded Extra at $6.719 per gallon, up from $6.519. Supreme+ rose from $6.969 to $7.169. Diesel saw the steepest climb, jumping from $9.339 to $9.989 per gallon.
Governor Apatang Orders Revised Austerity Schedule for CNMI Government, Effective March 22
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has directed all Executive Branch departments, offices and agencies to implement a revised austerity schedule beginning this Sunday, March 22, citing rising fuel costs and the growing cost of living burden on government employees and their families.
King-Hinds Asks Energy Secretary to Address Structural Fuel Cost Crisis in CNMI and Pacific Territories
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has written to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright asking the Department of Energy to work with her on solutions to fuel costs in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, where gasoline prices now range from $6.37 per gallon on Saipan to $7.34 and $8.50 per gallon on Rota and Tinian.
Moylan: White House Authorizes 60-Day Jones Act Waiver for Oil and Fuel Shipments
WASHINGTON — Congressman James Moylan announced Wednesday that the President has authorized a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act for oil and fuel shipments, a move he said will help stabilize fuel supply and ease energy costs for Guam families amid global supply disruptions tied to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Op-Ed: Island Reality Check: Why Did Only Gas Prices Spike?
In the Northern Mariana Islands, residents are used to the realities of island life — everything costs more when it has to be shipped in. But the recent surge in gasoline prices has raised eyebrows for a different reason. In just about two weeks, prices jumped from roughly $5.10 to $6.36 per gallon.
Saipan Fuel Prices Jump Again, Diesel Now Above $8 at Mobil
Diesel has risen more than $2.30 per gallon in less than two weeks as crude oil trades near $94
CNMI NAP update: King-Hinds says D.C. to unlock contingency funds; local processing expected soon
SAIPAN — A federal court ruling has directed the administration to tap contingency funds for this month’s food assistance. About 30 minutes before Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds filmed her update this morning, the White House announced it would move to release at least half of monthly SNAP benefits while it works through legal authority.