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Environment & Energy

TexasTowelie

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2. Actually it's nearly 35 cents a gallon and that is only the state's share.

Reply to harumph (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 9, 2021, 07:06 AM

Aug 2021

The feds will also get their own cut which looks like about 85 cents per gallon. Considering that crude oil runs about $1.50 to $1.60 a gallon, paying $1.20 in fines for what is "diluted" oil seems substantial.

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That settlement seems absurdly low. harumph Aug 2021 #1

Actually it's nearly 35 cents a gallon and that is only the state's share. TexasTowelie Aug 2021 #2