fuel costs

Oil prices could have been even higher, but, for now, investors expect Iran and the U.S. to come back to the negotiating table.

What happens with the producer price index often impacts the consumer price index.

As refinery shutdowns and specialized fuel rules drive up California gas prices, Texas’ vast refining network and oil-friendly policies are helping keep fuel costs lower.

Americans still buy a lot of big pick-up trucks. On top of that, the Trump administration ended subsidies for electric vehicles and stopped enforcing fuel efficiency rules.

Rising costs, changing demand, and economic pressures are reshaping how plant shops operate.