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Your gas bill will rise under new rules (but by how much?)
David Weinberg Mar 29, 2013
Oil companies say new EPA rules on sulfur levels in gas will increase prices several cents a gallon, but higher refining costs could play out many ways.
Though February prices rise, inflation worries don't
Diane Swonk Mar 14, 2013
The producer price index -- prices received by U.S. companies -- rose 0.7 percent last month, its largest uptick in five months. Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial, explains what's behind the rise and whether the U.S. should be worried about inflation.
As gas prices rise, consumers take their foot off the pedal
Jeremy Hobson Feb 22, 2013
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is up to $3.78, according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report.
Why gas prices vary from station to station
Kai Ryssdal Feb 20, 2013
Gas prices have risen 45 cents in the past month, but one gas station owner says he isn't making much profit from it.
Freakonomics: Doing a U-turn on the gas tax
Stephen Dubner Feb 20, 2013
The gas tax helps pay for our roads; and we’re not collecting as much money as we need.
Carmakers take new look at diesel
Stacey Vanek Smith Feb 8, 2013
Automakers are introducing new diesel models for U.S. drivers, as gas prices rise and tougher fuel-efficiency standards approach.
Gas prices begin their seasonal slide upward
David Weinberg Feb 4, 2013
Prices generally increase as refineries start to change from production of winter-season gas to more expensive summer-season gas, lowering production.
Americans spend 4% of household income on gasoline
Kai Ryssdal Feb 4, 2013
The Energy Department said today the average American household now spends $2,900 a year on gas.
Detroit Auto Show: Big sales, new models
Mitchell Hartman Jan 14, 2013
Facing ambitious new federal mileage standards, and higher gas prices, automakers are touting ‘fuel efficiency’ at the North American International Auto Show this week.
In Tulsa, gas prices always below the norm
Catherine Roberts Nov 23, 2012
Oklahoma not only boasts some of the lowest gas prices in the country, but also one of the highest concentrations of gas stations.
