Sunoco
Coverage of Sunoco in the Nexus archive.
- Neighbors live in fear after pipeline leak in ‘unleashing American energy’ era
A leak in a 68-year-old petroleum pipeline beneath Mount Eyre Manor caused contamination of local drinking water supplies with toxic fuel components like benzene and xylenes. Energy Transfer discovered the leak in January 2025, leaving residents facing concerns over remaining fuel in the groundwater. Although the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is providing oversight, federal regulators, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, declined to intervene.
- Why lower oil prices no longer guarantee cheaper gasoline at the pump
Oil prices have dropped near pre-crisis levels, but gasoline prices remain high. Experts attribute this to increased profit margins, price volatility, and pricing software. President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden criticized retailers for price gouging.