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Pain at the pump
John Dimsdale Feb 24, 2012
Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale discusses how rising gas prices are hurting consumers, enough to get the president's attention.
As gas prices rise, Obama to speak on energy future
Sally Herships Feb 23, 2012
Rising prices at the gas pump could threaten the economic recovery and pose an election year problem for Obama. What can he do?
Obama speaks about gas prices
Kai Ryssdal Feb 23, 2012
The president spoke to the crowd at the University of Miami about American energy.
Airlines pass higher fuel costs to passengers
John Dimsdale Feb 20, 2012
Consumers are not only feeling the pinch of higher gas prices at the pump. They are also getting hit with higher plane tickets as airlines pass rising jet fuel costs to passengers.
Iran sanctions could lead to higher gas costs in U.S.
Adriene Hill Feb 20, 2012
Oil prices have jumped to a near nine month high this morning. That's after Iran cut exports to Britain and France over sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program.
$5-per-gallon gas?
Joel Patterson Feb 14, 2012
It's only February and gas prices are already on the rise. At the current trajectory, summer could bring record highs at the pump.
Gas prices spike sooner than normal this year
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 14, 2012
Gasoline prices are rising faster than normal for this time of year, and some analysts say the reason is way beyond our control.
Consumer sentiment slips
Joel Patterson Feb 10, 2012
Macroeconomic signs point to a brighter future, but average Americans are still struggling with the basics.
U.S. edging toward energy independence
Joel Patterson Feb 7, 2012
Thanks to new domestic sources and tough mileage standards, America is producing 81 percent of its own energy, according to a new report.
U.S. market for diesel cars could grow
Eve Troeh Jan 6, 2012
New fuel efficiency standards in the U.S. mean that cars that have been popular in Europe for years could be seen more frequently on American soil.
