Texaco, Shell Talks StallOil companies remain about $2 billion apart on splitting Equilon and Motiva. Retailers Eager to Sell Lottery TicketsSouth Carolina convenience store owners will begin selling lottery tickets this fall. Williams to Increase Ethanol Supply Shipments would hit the California market by the end of the year. Exxon Denies Market Manipulation Oil company strongly denied charges by an Oregon senator that Mobil Corp. once tried to keep an independent California refinery from reopening. Beer Rebellion? The brewing industry prepares to battle a new beer tax. Senator Alledges Foul Play Oregon Democrat says major refiners cut output to boost price, API calls the report "groundless." Refiners May Stay Online California lawmakers propose exempting refiners from blackouts during peak energy periods. California Blocks Gas Trial High court rules there is no evidence of an alleged conspiracy to gouge consumers for clean-burning gasoline. Cigarette Restrictions Urged The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge of state curbs on tobacco ads. Native American Issues Continue New Mexico retailers fight tribal gas stations to hold onto fuel sales. First Previous 772 773 774 775 776 Next Last