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LME copper prices hit 7-year high

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On 4 December 2020, the LME cash price hit its highest level since March 2013, closing at US$7,742/t. (By Copper prices plunged 27% to a low of US$4,617/t in late March as the global impact of COVID-19 became apparent, but copper stabilized and then began to rise, completing a full recovery to its January starting point by the end of July.

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Worldwatch Institute: global biofuel production fell in 2012 for first time since 2000

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In 2012, the combined global production of ethanol and biodiesel fell for the first time since 2000, down 0.4% billion gallons), down about 4% from 2011; US production depends mainly on corn as a feedstock, and corn prices rose in 2012 due to a severe summer drought in the Midwest. World ethanol and biodiesel production.

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Saudi Arabia And Iran Reignite The Oil Price War

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The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran is becoming increasingly evident in the oil pricing policies of the two large Middle Eastern producers. The two countries are currently reigniting the market share and pricing war ahead of the returning U.S. a barrel above the Dubai/Oman average , used for pricing oil to Asia.

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Save extra $100 on Juiced e-bikes, Jackery flash sale, 1-day Greenworks pressure washer sale, and more

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Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Already down from its usual $1,499 price tag, this e-bike was featured in many holiday and flash sales throughout 2023, often landing between $1,099 and $999. 1,699) Explorer 2000 Pro, 2,160Wh capacity: $1,199 (Reg.

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Hagerty's 2024 Bull Market List Has a Few Surprises

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The Pajero Evo is a cool choice as this year’s lone JDM entry, but it’s been aggressively climbing in price for a while now. Besides, as Hagerty notes, fun should be the primary goal with car buying, not necessarily making money.

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Junkyard Find: 1995 Subaru Legacy L Wagon with 366,223 miles

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market vehicles in 1981 (1993 for the Justy ) and went to electronic odometers (which are tough , though not impossible , to read in the junkyard) for the 2000 model year. 1995 was also the final year in which American Subaru shoppers could buy new cars with front-wheel-drive.

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Jackery’s latest Explorer Pro power stations now up to $300 off in New Green Deals

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Arriving in two different form-factors with $100 or more in savings attached, both the and 2000 Pro are dropping to their best prices yet to supply some backup power around the house, at tailgates, or even camping trips. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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