The price jump is being blamed on the lack of reformulated gasoline available in St. Louis. The St. Louis market agreed to use the cleaner-burning blend of gasoline in a deal with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Page B1 . Software failure closes Clayton Internet start-up. The software company declined to comment.
Fuel prices surge ahead for Midwest.
This recent price increase puts the Midwest ahead of the rest of the United States in increased gasoline prices. NLRB finds in favor of Teamsters. The NLRB will also seek a federal injunction against Associated that could put more than 1,200 Teamsters back to work at the grocery cooperative. If Associated declines the Board's request to return to the bargaining table, they board will set a hearing before an administrative law judge, putting in motion a lengthy legal process toward resolution. Page 1B. City hopeful on arena feasibility.