Power & Politics: Global tensions drive spike in oil and gas prices
President of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association Chris Herb joins the program this week.
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As conflict overseas intensifies, oil and gas prices continue to climb. The president of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association joins the program to discuss how rising global tensions - including Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the laying of mines - are affecting local consumers.
Chris Herb also weighs in on the International Energy Agency’s release of emergency oil reserves, the impact of tariffs and Gov. Lamont’s proposed gas tax holiday. He also offers guidance for residents who rely on home heating oil.
Also, Wilton First Selectman Toni Boucher discusses her new book, Stone Doll: An Immigrant’s Memoir from War-Torn Italy to the American Dream.
Federal immigration agents would be banned from dozens of places under a bill Connecticut lawmakers considered this week. Agents who don't comply could face criminal charges.
