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Gas prices
California bill could penalize oil companies for price gouging
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 28, 2023
The law aims for transparency in a state known for high gasoline prices.
Consumer sentiment inched up in December — from all-time lows
Dec 23, 2022
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose 5% from November, but was still 15% lower than one year ago.
Inflation slows again. What now?
Dec 13, 2022
Prices rose 7.1% in November compared to a year ago — less than expected.
If you asked Santa for a break at the gas pump, you may get your Christmas wish
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 7, 2022
It's not the most wrappable holiday gift, but it's a popular one. Here's why we're seeing a dip in oil prices.
Strategic oil release comes with guaranteed buybacks, but will anyone do the drilling?
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 20, 2022
Oil companies have been hampered by labor and capital costs and $70 a barrel may not be enough to lure them.
U.S. oil reserve tumbles to lowest level in 4 decades
Sep 22, 2022
Biden authorized the release of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to boost supply and ease gas prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.
The price of gasoline is down, but just about everything else is still getting more expensive
by
Justin Ho
Sep 13, 2022
Fresh consumer price index data pretty much guarantees a big interest rate hike when the Federal Reserve meets next week.
For public good, not for profit.
High inflation looks different, hits harder, in rural America
Sep 2, 2022
Rising costs and slower-growing incomes cut small town households’ discretionary income by 38% in the last year, pressuring a way of life.
In rural areas, the high cost of diesel is driving up the cost of doing business
by
Hugh Cook
Aug 30, 2022
Rural Americans often travel longer distances or use diesel-based equipment, so they are disproportionately affected by fuel prices.
Gas prices are down, but consumer sentiment is up only slightly. Why?
Aug 15, 2022
Fears about a possible recession, as well as still-high prices for food and rent, are making people more cautious in their spending.