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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

Business

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

Business

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

Business

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

Business

U.S. gasoline prices continue to trend lower

With the average price for unleaded gasoline falling for 14 days straight, landscapers can look forward to the lowest Labor Day weekend gasoline prices since 2004. The continued low price of crude oil has helped maintain the trend of lower gasoline prices. The national average price per gallon is $2.47, according to a AAA report […]

August 31, 2015

Business

Gas prices likely to remain low through growing season

The recent decline in gas prices may actually accelerate, which will come as good news to landscapers as they enter the last leg of the growing season.

August 7, 2015

Business

Average national gas prices fall for 12 consecutive days

The average price of gas fell 12 days in a row and that’s the longest consecutive decline since January. Drivers are paying the lowest July prices since 2009.

July 28, 2015

Business

Diesel cheaper than gas for first time in six years

The average retail price for diesel fuel dropped below the average retail price of gasoline on July 13, the first time that’s happened since August 2009. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s July Short-Term Energy Outlook, diesel’s retail price per gallon is expected to fall to an average of $2.86 in July 2015, two […]

July 23, 2015

Business

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

Landscaping equipment

Mowers of the Future

If a fortuneteller stared into her crystal ball, what would she see in the future for mowers? Hovering decks, reclining seats and engines that purify the air? While none of those features seem to be in the near future, manufacturers are making changes to their equipment that forecast what landscapers could expect to see with new mowers.

July 9, 2013

Business

Get Smart About Fuel Savings

Fuel consumption is a constant problem in many industries, and the landscaping industry is no exception. With gas prices skyrocketing, especially through the summer months, it’s imperative that landscapers are doing everything they can to save a few pennies.

June 26, 2013

Lawn maintenance

Top 5 Herbicide Trends

Efficiency, efficacy and environmental profile top the list for products this year. One look into the evolving environment for pesticides reveals research that is committed to improvement. As much as manufacturers and developers focus on bringing to market the next big thing, they also are determined to improve existing products by making them better, stronger, faster (bionic, almost). In short, the industry’s focus on doing more with less is better for your bottom line and for the environment.

February 4, 2013