DALLAS - A series of explosions at a facility that sells liquefied natural gas sent flaming debris raining onto highways and buildings near downtown Wednesday. At least two people were seriously injured, hospital officials said.

A compressed natural gas tank turned into a missile Monday, launching out of a Brown & Brown Chevrolet service bay, soaring more than 500 feet, crashing down through the roof of a nearby body shop and critically injuring a longtime employee.

Gasoline thieves are targeting cars parked overnight in driveways and this time, they’re stealing the fuel by drilling into the gas tank.

Investigators looking into Sunday's explosion and fire at a Mesa apartment complex are taking a closer look at two empty 5-gallon propane tanks as the possible cause.

An explosion that injured six people and damaged 16 apartments at a Mesa complex was accidental, likely caused by leaking propane tanks, fire investigators said Monday.

The Big Three U.S. automakers were busy at the political conventions of both major parties this year, lobbying for more gravy from the taxpayers. Specifically, they're not satisfied with the $25 billion in low-interest loans Congress voted to grant them last year, ostensibly to help them develop new fuel-efficient cars and retool to produce them. They want another $50 billion in similar loans from Uncle Sugar, er, Sam.

December 28, 2004

With gasoline prices soaring above $3 a gallon, and with midday temperatures flying north of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, consumer advocates are reminding drivers about an old trick that can save a few pennies a fill-up — do it early in the morning when temperatures are lowest.

A shutdown of the gasoline pipeline between Tucson and Phoenix — with no date for its reopening — continued to push gas prices higher Tuesday in the East Valley.

A shutdown of the gasoline pipeline between Tucson and Phoenix — with no date for its reopening — continued to push gas prices higher Tuesday in the East Valley.

Gasoline prices eased some this week from record highs, but the outlook remains grim as crude oil prices rose Friday to more than $55 a barrel on supply worries.

Gasoline prices eased some this week from record highs, but the outlook remains grim as crude oil prices rose Friday to more than $55 a barrel on supply worries.

Valley commuters can now watch TV while filling up their gas tank.

Arizona gasoline prices resumed their downward slide this week after a one-week bump caused by Hurricane Ike, according to AAA Arizona.

The equation is simple. Larger gas tanks hold more gasoline. Gas thieves have caught on, and are targeting East Valley businesses that house these large vehicles.

Ahwatukee Foothills resident Barry Eager says he monitors the gas mileage of his Ford F150 truck and was puzzled when the tank kept turning up dozens of miles short.