Sentences with phrase «future fuel price»

This may seem like a lot, but look at the rate of return (below), and the protection that this buys against future fuel price increases.

«Accordingly, as we concluded in D.P.U. 10 - 54, at 229 - 230, the Cape Wind facility will produce far greater benefits in terms of its: (1) contribution to narrowing the projected gap between supply and demand of renewable resources; (2) contribution to compliance with GWSA emission reductions requirements; (3) contribution to fuel diversity; (4) price suppression effects; (5) ability to act as a hedge against future fuel price increases and volatility; (6) contribution to system reliability; and (7) ability to moderate system peak load.

And because wind power has no fuel costs, buyers can lock in low rates for decades to protect against future fuel price spikes.

As with other hybrids, the fuel savings (GM forecasts 48 mpg) may not pencil out against the cost premium using today's values, but insulating yourself from future fuel price volatility is a value to some.

«As term structure strengthens and perhaps even inverts, the psychological impact of locking in future fuel prices below near - dated and spot prices should also embolden consumer hedging.»

Regardless of future fuel prices, the SUV / crossover segment is still growing like a weed, and Hyundai did the smart thing to up production for the refreshed Santa Fe.

Not exact matches

«If they're doing forward contracts, they want to be thinking about getting a good price for their fuel, looking into the future, to really take advantage of these lower costs, so they'll be able to take advantage for quite a while,» she says.

Hedge funds and other money managers raised their net bullish position in the six most important futures and options contracts linked to the price of crude and fuels by 45 million barrels in the week to April 20.

«This anger will fuel the discussion about affordability well into the future,» adding, «Limit your price increases before we all face the impact of government regulation that stifles innovation and patient care.»

The price for foreigners operating in China is often handing over their technology to local «partners» in return for access to the market, effectively fuelling your future competition with your hard - earned intellectual property.

Proposed carbon pricing legislation in the U.S. as well as low carbon fuel standards being adopted by California and other states could make many oil sands projects marginal or entirely uneconomic in future.

The creation of a futures exchange, where tulips were bought and sold through contracts with no actual delivery, fueled the speculative pricing.

To protect itself from price swings, WestJet has hedged roughly 20 per cent of its planned jet fuel needs for the year through futures contracts, which allow it to buy fuel at set prices down the road.

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 supplies.

If crude prices end up mimicking, their fossil fuel cousin, prices could be heading as low as $ 40 to $ 60 a barrel in the not - too - distant future.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Fluctuating produce prices make it difficult for A.J.'s Produce to predict where its costs will be very far into the future, and the rising costs of fuel make transporting that produce more expensive as time goes on.

The future strategic tanker aircraft has seen a # 336 million increase in cost because of fuel price inflation, but a failure to take advantage of opportunities to cut the overall bill on the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier was criticised by the public spending watchdog.

«This reckless move, driven by ideology not evidence, risks locking the UK into an expensive polluting fossil fuel future — increasing our exposure to volatile gas prices and forcing controversial fracking developments onto communities before the full impact is understood.

As we see the price of fossil fuels and conventional energy sources rising it is clear that the future of our energy requirements will be one that is based on a range of sustainable and renewable sources.

«Instead of investing in our future, millionaire ministers have put up VAT and are cutting jobs and pay and threatening to raid the pensions of hard - pressed public servants, and all the while food and fuel prices continue to soar.

«Alternative fuels offer the potential, if not to lower the price [of petroleum - derived fuels], at least to provide a hedge in the future against their future growth or, put differently, their volatility,» says technologist Douglas Kirkpatrick, DARPA's program manager for alternative fuels efforts.

A key insight of the study is that the future fuel mix will depend in large part on whether oil and natural gas prices decouple at globally over the next several decades.

When the pair studied the share prices of oil companies and alternative - energy technology companies, and estimated the rate of change of future investment, they found that investors do not expect the replacement of oil - based fuels with renewables for another 131 years.

With the global economy in recession, fuel prices still high and ever - tighter emissions laws ahead, you might imagine that they too would be heading at full tilt towards an economical, low - carbon future.

While the trend toward CUVs and SUVs, particularly small and midsize models, is expected to continue, Hinrichs says Ford expects fuel prices to rise in the future, a sentiment shared by consumers, according to the automaker's research.

It's a logical strategy for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid, since fuel economy is crucial for the future of the SUV, no matter what you might think about the declining price of a gallon of gas.

CEO Dan Akerson has also voiced his concern about the future of full - sized trucks and questioned its viability in a time when fuel prices continue to fluctuate.

In the future, fuel prices are likely to rise.

With more consumer concern about fuel prices, future customers may want to maximize the performance of their vehicles without compromising fuel economy.

Most agree that electric cars are a way of the future, but a lot of drivers wonder if the price of charging your vehicle electrically is equal to fueling up with gasoline.

Dodge is reconfirming its commitment to the future of the Viper and repositioning the iconic Detroit - built supercar for 2015, giving the snake more horsepower, improved fuel economy and a new starting price $ 15,000 less than the 2014 model it replaces.

September 8, 2014, Auburn Hills, Mich. - Dodge is reconfirming its commitment to the future of the Viper and repositioning the iconic Detroit - built supercar for 2015, giving the snake more horsepower, improved fuel economy and a new starting price $ 15,000 less than the 2014 model it replaces.

- Dodge Venom: Because fuel prices are likely to be higher in the coming years, Chrysler thinks the future engine for muscle cars isn't the V - 10 or V - 8, but the V - 6.

The full - size Ram 1500 pickup faces an uncertain future in 2007 as rising fuel prices and a shift to smaller cars threaten to curtail last year's brisk sales momentum.

We'll be exploring the 2019 Silverado's powertrain more thoroughly in the near future, and we'll be back with a full test drive review — as well as that crucial fuel economy, pricing and capability data — as soon as it becomes available.

«We expect key economic indicators like historically low interest rates, rising wages, stable fuel prices and strong employment to continue for the foreseeable future,» said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM's chief economist.

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«We expect historically low interest rates, strong employment, rising wages and stable fuel prices to continue for the foreseeable future.

Without a distinctive brand identity, competitors are forced to battle on price, robbing them of the profit margin that fuels future product and ecosystem development.

If you invest in oil futures, you're basically buying oil from a supplier in a pre-determined price and the oil supply shall be delivered to you at the agreed dates regardless of the rise and fall of fuel prices in the market.

If the futures contract was physically settled, at expiry Company Z would pay the previously agreed upon futures price, and receive the actual fuel from the seller regardless of the spot price (current market price).

Rather than paying $ 50 per barrel and receiving the actual fuel, in a cash settled contract the seller of the contract would simply pay Company Z $ 25, or the difference between the spot and futures price.

(To find out more about the utility and housing market, see Commodity Prices And Currency Movements, Fueling Futures In The Energy Market and Exploring Real Estate Investments.)

Earlier this month, Loblaw notified its suppliers that it will apply an automatic 1.45 per cent price deduction on all incoming shipments beginning Sept. 4 and reject any future increases with few exceptions related to costs such as fuel charges or foreign exchange rates.

One might, for example, trade oil futures as a hedge on a position in transportation stocks; when oil prices rise, trucking and airline companies suffer in the short term as their margins get squeezed due to fuel costs.

We looked at real flights at least six months in the future to avoid the higher prices you might find just a few weeks before departure and deducted the cost of the carrier's fuel surcharges, if any.

Behind edge - driven debates, almost everyone I've met who's seriously pursuing a post-fossil energy future would like all of the above — more science literacy, more energy awareness, more energy access now for those in deep poverty, lower costs for energy all around and some kind of price on the most polluting fuels (see the Niskanen Center's «Conservative Case for a Carbon Tax» to see the breadth of support).

And automaker heavyweights like Bill Ford believe a gas tax would actually stabilize prices, and prevent the fickle drops and spikes gas prices are prone to now — allowing car companies to better predict future price patterns, and make more fuel efficient vehicles accordingly.

Coal, like all fossil fuels, is a finite commodity, expected to cost more in the future in both commodity prices and operational expenses, due to new specifications for better scrubbers.