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Even professionals need to prep lawn mower engines for spring

Briggs & Stratton knows the importance of prepping lawn care equipment and has 4 springtime steps that apply to professionals as much as homeowners.

March 31, 2016

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Diesel drops below $2 a gallon for first time in a decade

While the U.S. average price of gasoline rose slightly this week, the (EIA) reports that diesel prices fell below $2 a gallon for the first time since 2005.

February 17, 2016

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Average U.S. gasoline price below $2 for first time since 2009

Today’s national average price of gasoline in the United States is $1.998 per gallon, dropping below $2 for the first time since March 25, 2009, according to AAA.

December 21, 2015

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Gas prices drop below $2 per gallon at stations in 41 states

Drivers can find at least one station selling gasoline for less than $2 per gallon in 41 states, while eight states have average prices below $2 per gallon, according to AAA. Today’s national average price of gasoline is $2.20 per gallon, which is the lowest average for this day since 2004,” AAA spokesperson Avery Ash […]

November 4, 2015

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2016 gas prices expected to keep trending lower

The federal Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. demand for gasoline to slow next year, helping to keep retail prices on a downward trend in 2016. Americans drove a record 1.54 trillion miles during the first half of 2015, according to the Federal Highway Administration, compared with the previous high of 1.50 trillion miles in […]

September 17, 2015

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Labor Day weekend gas prices lowest since 2004

It has been more than a decade since Americans entered a Labor Day weekend with gasoline prices as low as they are today. For landscape contractors, gasoline quality – namely, its alcohol content – typically has been as much of a concern as its price. But, as the 2015 growing season winds down, the summer’s […]

September 4, 2015

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Evatech: It only takes one finger to operate 22T mower

Evatech, a manufacturer of remote-controlled mowers, has introduced a new model, the “Hybrid Goat 22T.” Evatech’s machines are designed to handle mowing on steep slopes and other difficult terrain. The 22T is a tracked mower engineered to “perform tasks where it is too risky or uncomfortable for humans,” a company spokesman says. Evatech says its […]

August 31, 2015

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Using alternative fuels could pay dividends over time

Whether you’re trying to cut down on fuel costs or you want to create an environmentally friendly company image, finding an alternative fuel for your commercial lawn equipment can be daunting. The cost of converting your equipment to an alternative fuel source is enough to make some landscapers balk, but don’t underestimate the value of […]

August 17, 2015

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Landscapers have front-row seat as ethanol fight rages on

Landscaping companies may not have a direct stake in the fight over the ethanol content in gasoline, but equipment manufacturers are right in the middle of it.

June 11, 2015

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Gasoline prices heading into Memorial Day weekend lowest since 2009

On May 18, the U.S. average retail price of gasoline was $2.74 per gallon, or 92 cents a gallon lower than at the same time last year. This is the lowest average price heading into the Memorial Day weekend – the traditional start of the summer driving season – since 2009. Lower gasoline prices reflect […]

May 22, 2015

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Gas prices rising at revved-up pace

As April drew to a close, the national average price of a gallon of gasoline hit its highest point since December, according to AAA. After reaching a low of $2.03 per gallon in January, the national average on April 30 was $2.58 per gallon. At that point, the price had risen 16 days in a […]

May 5, 2015

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Summer gas prices projected to be lower than the same period last year

Gas Buddy, which tracks gasoline prices in real time across the country, is predicting 2015 second quarter gasoline prices will be below 2014 prices by $0.75 to $1.25 per gallon. This coincides with data released Wednesday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which projected an average price over the summer of $2.45 per gallon. The […]

April 8, 2015