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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A group of southwestern Idaho homeowners who say their mineral rights are being taken away is fighting a Texas company that is asking Idaho officials to settle the matter so a natural gas well can be drilled.

Boise, Idaho (PRESS RELEASE) - The first contested integration hearings under the auspices of S1339, for forced pooling of property owners in Payette County, Idaho by Alta Mesa Idaho LLC (AMI) regarding oil and gas development

A couple of weeks ago a writer at Bloomberg raised the words “peak oil”.  I haven’t heard it used much in almost a decade.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Scientists say oil and gas development in the Western U.S. could continue to cause sage grouse numbers to decline despite limits on drilling meant to protect the struggling bird species.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Representatives of the oil and gas industry say they are suing the Obama administration over drilling restrictions meant to protect a struggling bird that ranges across 11 Western states.

The holiday season is upon us and while we aren't heading into a holiday weekend yet - we will be soon, and you would be smart to save some money on gas. AAA Idaho cited the following average prices for regular gasoline at the start of this week. Take note - if you are traveling from Hailey to …

If you are plan on traveling this weekend for the 4th of July and want to save every penny you can, check gas prices before your leave.

With gas prices creeping up on $4 a gallon we're all trying to conserve gas in our vehicles. I even road my bicycle to the store the other day!
Doing their part, Yahoo! Autos gathered 10 surprising myths about gas mileage that may save you money and wear and tear on your vehicle.

Tired of high gas prices?  How about a car that only needs a refuel once every... century?  David Russell Schilling reported on this thorium-powered concept car that could, in theory, revolutionize automobiles.
It's said that just one gram of the substance yields more energy than 7,396…

NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline across the U.S. is cheaper after a week of rapid price declines. But it still isn't cheap. The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped 13 cents in the past week to $3.625. That's the biggest weekly decline since the 7-day period ended Nov...

(AP)-The price of oil is dropping as protests in Greece and Spain offer visible reminders that Europe is still struggling to resolve its debt crisis. Benchmark oil fell $1.54 to $89.83 per barrel Wednesday in New York. The protests are occurring ahead of spending cuts and tax hikes designed to help …

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Low natural gas prices brought on by a glut in the resource are prompting Intermountain Gas Co. to propose a total 7.1 percent rate reduction for customers in Idaho.  The Idaho Public Utilities Commission says it will take public comment on the proposal through Sept...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — More people in the eight-state Mountain West region are expected to make a Labor Day getaway compared with last year. AAA predicts 2.4 million people in the region will travel 50 miles or more during the three-day weekend...

TWIN FALLS -(AP)- Authorities say a south-central Idaho man who was seriously injured in a gas tank explosion is being treated at a Utah burn center. The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office says 36-year-old Fred Cronmiller was demolishing an old vehicle early Wednesday when accidentally he c…

(KLIX)- We could see a good rise in the number of people traveling this upcoming Fourth of July. Triple A of Idaho is predicting nearly a five percent increase in those headed out for the holiday. Dave Carlson with AAA Idaho says that is not just people hitting the highway, its people flying and usi…

Gas prices may keep Idahoans from heading out Memorial Day weekend.  Triple-A of Idaho says consumer apprehension and significantly higher fuel prices may limit travel growth.  Triple-A expects 34.8 million Americans will go 50 miles or more during the holiday...

Gas prices continue to soar.   Triple A says four states and Washington, D.C., now have $4 a gallon gas. In Idaho, the average is now $3.63 a gallon. Finding ways to cut down on the hit to our wallets is on the mind of most drivers.  But the Better Business Bureau and  mechanics …

All around the Northwest gas prices are increasing but Idaho is currently sitting below the national average for a gallon of gasoline.  According to AAA the national average sits at $3.53 a gallon while the average gallon of gas in Idaho sits at $3.16 a gallon

Rates are going down for customers of the Intermountain Gas Company. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a 4.5 percent decrease in rates, effective Feb. 1.  Natural gas prices continue to decline for various reasons, the commission said.

Intermountain Gas Co. has filed a request with state regulators to lower natural gas rates by an average  of 4.5 percent for residential customers. The company filed paperwork with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission last week.