NV Energy says the rate increases, which received state regulatory approval, are designed to recoup the costs of improving its grid infrastructure.
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Rental rates are expected to stay relatively steady for the next couple of months, however a jump is expected sometime in 2024 due to a slowdown in apartment construction.
The cheapest gas prices in Las Vegas on Monday were $4.29 a gallon while the least expensive gas in the state was around $3.86 a gallon in the Wells, Wendover areas.
Gas prices in metros across the country are higher than they were a year ago on average and remain more or less at a plateau. But what’s next?
The temperatures in July set records for Las Vegas which caused air conditioners to work overtime and deliver record bills for some Southern Nevada residents.
A $100 bill can be stretched much further in some states than others. Most people know you’ll get a lot more for your money in Mississippi than in Hawaii, but you might not realize just how much of a divide there can be between different states.
The state ranks 43 out of 50 states, with drivers paying on average about $765 more than the national average.
“While it’s possible we could go higher later this summer … it appears the odds that the national average will miss the $4 per gallon mark are rising,” analyst Patrick De Haan said in a statement.
The latest rate hike from Southwest Gas and NV Energy took effect April 1, but there are a number of steps ratepayers can take to help trim utility bills.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries shocked markets this week when it announced it would cut back oil production. This move will likely impact Americans’ wallets as they fill up their gas tanks in the coming weeks.
Gas prices declined in cities across the country over the last week as inflation rates remain stubbornly high and the price of oil has declined.
The Nevada Housing Division and the Nevada Rural Housing Authority received $10 million to help first-time homebuyers.
Experts say an avian flu outbreak has impacted egg prices across the country, along with rising energy and feed costs.
A nationwide egg shortage is causing increased prices and pain for Las Vegas businesses and shoppers.