Pipeline Begins Slow Return to Normal
May 13, 2021
Colonial Pipeline announced Wednesday night it restarted pipeline operations. The company cautioned normal product delivery would take several days.
Economy
Gas, Diesel Prices Rise Before Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
May 11, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported average gas and diesel prices nationwide rising from the previous week. The data was gathered before the potential impact of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
Monthly Jobless Report Misses Estimates
May 7, 2021
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 266,000 in April. The unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1 percent from 6.0 percent in March.
Weekly Jobless Claims at Post-Pandemic Low
May 6, 2021
The Department of Labor reported weekly initial jobless claims totaled 498,000 for the week ending May 1. The figure is the first weekly initial jobless total under 500,000 since March 14, 2020.
EXCLUSIVE: J.D. Power Executive On Historical RV Values, Changing Economy
May 5, 2021
New vehicle shortages are pushing used RV values to historical highs, just as the nation’s travel season opens its doors.
Agency Reports Fuel Prices Climbing
May 5, 2021
Gas and diesel prices at the pump rose again last week, according to the latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Lippert Delivers on $1 Billion Quarter
May 4, 2021
Two weeks before releasing its latest earnings, LCI Industries and Lippert Components Inc. estimated it registered $1 billion in sales.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, U.S. Forest Service Collaborate
April 30, 2021
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) senior leadership gathered to discuss national recreation strategy this week.
RV Resort to Donate $250,000 to National Park Foundation
April 28, 2021
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is gaining support from Sun RV Resorts through a recent partnership.
Outlook Calls for Continued Metal Prices Increase
April 26, 2021
The World Bank’s semi-annual Commodity Markets Outlook calls for average metal price increases of 30 percent from 2020. Copper, tin and iron ore prices have reached 10-year highs in 2021’s first three months.
Lumber Prices Reach Record Highs
April 21, 2021
Lumber futures for May delivery reached $1,212.70 per thousand board-feet this week, setting a new record, according to Benzinga.com.
Gas Prices Up More Than a Dollar from 2020
April 20, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) weekly survey of national gas prices found regular gas prices climbing for a week earlier, as diesel prices dipped slightly.