Sentences with phrase «despite higher gas»

But despite higher gas prices, once the lines for a daily or weekly ration at the filling station disappeared, consumers found that those little econoboxes with vinyl seats, 5 - speed manual transmissions, AM radios and doors that had to be locked individually and by key, were a pain.

Subcompact sales have been stagnant this year despite higher gas prices, with Ward's Lower - Small group up just 0.4 % through February from like - 2012.

Not exact matches

China continues to lead in the ranking of the world's top 40 renewable energy markets, despite its continuing high greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on coal.

Natural Gas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain suppliGas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain suppligas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain suppligas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain suppligas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain suppligas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain suppligas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain suppligas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.

Despite huge gains in oil production, the average price of a gallon of gas in the US has set a new record high in each of the last two years.

Despite efforts to reduce emissions, unusually high gas prices in 2006 meant more electricity was generated by coal, the environment secretary explained.

These conflicts have stalled some high - profile projects despite the fact that renewable energy sources do not produce heat - trapping emissions of carbon dioxides, the primary greenhouse gas driving global warming.

Yet, the gas is essential — despite its dangers, silane remains the best way to deliver silicon molecules to a surface, because at high temperatures (above 400 degrees Celsius) it breaks into silicon and hydrogen.

Why do these galaxies, despite having an extremely high gas density, not have a correspondingly high rate of star birth?

It followed two schools in his constituency, Calder High and Todmorden High, both missing out on funding under phase two if the Priority School Building Programme earlier this year — despite problems with gas leaks, sewer collapses and asbestos.

Despite being written off as a failure in both critical acclaim and unit sales, the Honda Insight has seen sales explode as higher gas prices, a promotional blitz and a general upward trend in sales resulted in a 62.2 percent improvement in year - over-year sales numbers for Honda's hybrid hatchback.

My Volt, which doesn't get the gas MPG of any Prius, goes far enough on battery that I use less fuel than any car in the Prius lineup, despite the Prius» higher gas MPG rating.

Manual transmissions are decreasing in popularity despite the fact that «automatics use more gas and the repairs usually are higher, because they are controlled by a computer,» said Rick Spray, co-owner of Spray's Auto & Truck Repair Inc. on Old Highway 441 in Tavares.

Despite much higher emissions during manufacturing, the Ford Focus Electric could reduce lifetime greenhouse gas emissions substantially.

Despite the misleading headline, this is reflected in a Bloomberg article today that highlights «They're paying about 33 times expected profit for Tullow shares, the highest price to earnings ratio on the 19 - member FTSE All - Share Oil & Gas Producers Index.

For higher spenders at U.S. gas stations and the select U.S. department stores, you will also likely see a larger return with the Blue Cash Preferred ® Card from American Express despite the $ 95 annual fee.

Despite its high annual fee, the Blue Cash Preferred card is one of our favorite cards for families: It helps take the sting out of car pool lines and long commutes by offering a generous point bonus on gas station spending and it offers one of the highest cash back bonuses you can get when you use your card at U.S. supermarkets.

Despite claims of responsible and sustainable tar sands development, the Alberta government continues to sell new petroleum and natural gas leases in five threatened caribou range areas — including the tar sands region — despite unacceptably high industrial disturbance of caribou habitat in thoseDespite claims of responsible and sustainable tar sands development, the Alberta government continues to sell new petroleum and natural gas leases in five threatened caribou range areas — including the tar sands region — despite unacceptably high industrial disturbance of caribou habitat in thosedespite unacceptably high industrial disturbance of caribou habitat in those areas.

I am not completely discounting this being a possible necessary govt role because what happens if a sizeable proportion of people are rich enough and want to retain use of gas guzzling muscle ICE cars as status symbols despite high carbon taxes while it also becomes clear we need to get to zero net emissions?

It's worth noting that despite this increase, gas use remains well below the highs seen in the 2000s.

With over 65 years of experience operating in the Outer Continental Shelf, the oil and natural gas industry has a strong safety record, despite a work environment that often involves heavy equipment, hazardous materials, high temperatures and high pressures.

In a speech in Las Vegas on January 26, Obama suggested high spending to «upgrade» corporate fleets to natural gas, despite little environmental benefit http://www.whitehouse.gov/­the-press-office/­2012/­01/­26/­remarks-president-american-made-energy.

«The UK ranks so low despite the fact that it has among the lowest gas and electricity prices in Europe and relatively high household incomes compared to the other countries,» ACE says.

Higher economic growth means more emissions, despite claims economic growth had begun to «decouple» from greenhouse gas emissions.

31) Despite activist concerns over CO2 levels, rising CO2 levels of some so - called «greenhouse gases» may be contributing to higher oxygen levels and global cooling, not warming

Natural gas generation fell further than coal despite a net addition of 5.9 GW of new gas generation capacity, due to higher gas prices earlier in the year.

Despite rising gas prices and a growing concern about climate change, the auto industry is going on the offensive to convince Americans to oppose dramatically higher fuel economy requirements.

Despite its relatively high cost, natural gas, mainly imported as LNG, also is likely to experience considerable growth as a fuel for electricity generation.

Rather than invest where the best tax regime can be found, oil and natural gas companies invest where the resource is located, continuing to spend billions of dollars on new and existing domestic projects each year despite U.S. tax rates that are the highest in the developed world.

Despite generating some disappointment among the most ardent environmentalists for not making the preservation of nature his highest priority, Lula's success in declaring bold targets in the reduction of greenhouse gases and reducing the rates of deforestation in the Amazon to record lows has nevertheless put him at or near the top of the list when it comes to eco-conscious world leaders.

Thus, despite a large remaining resource base relative to current cumulative production, world natural gas production is still projected to peak in 2030 (low), 2040 (medium) or 2050 (high).

Yet some miners were initially slow to adopt the raised gas limit despite calls for an increase, as a higher limit can increase the frequency of uncle blocks, or blocks that are mined but don't form the longest chain of transactions.

Despite what most people would say was a disappointing 2013 for business in the oil and gas and resources and mining industries, optimism remains high for 2014 among employers, as noted in our 2014 Hays Salary Guide.

Despite gas prices falling for 13 consecutive weeks, consumer confidence continues to stagnate on concerns about high unemployment, the European financial crisis economic weakness at home, as well as a shaky stock market.

Despite the high likelihood of boiler breakdowns this week, recent research * from British Gas reveals more than a third of households have not checked that their central heating is working properly.