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Airlines pass higher fuel costs to passengers

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.

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.

Gas prices spike sooner than normal this year

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.

$5-per-gallon gas?

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.

Consumer sentiment slips

Feb 10, 2012
Macroeconomic signs point to a brighter future, but average Americans are still struggling with the basics.

Commuters turn to buses

Dec 21, 2011
In an age of sky-high travel costs, long-haul commuters looking for an alternative are rediscovering the bus.

Good news on inflation

Dec 16, 2011
Lower energy costs kept November's Consumer Price Index flat, a good sign for the U.S. economy.

For public good, not for profit.

Oil, gas prices should remain relatively steady

Dec 14, 2011
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed this morning to maintain global production at about 30 million barrels of oil per day.

Stalled: U.S. consumers buying less gas

Sep 23, 2011
12-month average cost for self-serve regular. source: AAA The American Petroleum Institute says Americans consumed less gasoline in August than ...
12-month average cost for self-serve regular.
AAA

A short history of gas prices

Jul 3, 2011
Are you one of the 39.4 million Americans planning to travel 50 miles or more from home this 4th of July holiday? A new survey from AAA says...