Rural Americans often travel longer distances or use diesel-based equipment, so they are disproportionately affected by fuel prices.

Fears about a possible recession, as well as still-high prices for food and rent, are making people more cautious in their spending.

Differences in state gas taxes are one factor, but proximity to a refinery and lifestyle play a role too.

Lower prices at the pump are offering some relief from other areas of inflation, like rent and food. But gas prices are a volatile indicator.

More people in the United States are working two full-time jobs than ever before, says Lauren Kaori Gurley of The Washington Post.

Why? It’s called the crack spread.

Shortages of labor and materials are making it hard to drill and maintain wells.

Under pressure from the contractors who actually do a lot of the deliveries, the company will stop delivering on Sunday primarily in rural areas.

High gas prices threaten food security as well as people’s ability to keep the lights on and protect themselves from the cold.

Ridership took a nosedive in the pandemic, and remote work may be helping to keep it low. Federal aid has kept buses and trains moving.