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High oil prices may hurt poorest Americans most

by Elizabeth Trovall
Sep 27, 2023
Tight global supply raises costs for industry and motorists, but for now, the pain is milder than it was during price spikes decades earlier.
Gasoline prices in Burbank, California, last week.
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Uptick in gas prices could threaten consumers' confidence

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 10, 2023
Inflation at the pump is in the pipeline for August. It would likely show up right before the Fed’s September interest rate meeting.
The recent uptick in gas prices can largely be attributed to intense heat in oil refining areas.
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Oil refiners have added capacity. That should reduce the risk of sticker shock at the gas pump.

by Lily Jamali
Jun 29, 2023
Last year's price spike was largely the result of a shortage of refining capacity.
Capacity at oil refineries seems to be going up.
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Saudis cut oil production — but that might not lead to higher gas prices

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 5, 2023
Cutting production usually leads to an increase in prices. Here's why that might not be the case this time.
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Next car may be electric, about 4 in 10 people say in poll

by Samantha Fields
Apr 11, 2023
Saving money on gas is the main reason they would buy an EV, according to experts. But cost is still a deterrent.
New battery requirements could prevent some EVs from qualifying for the full tax credit offered by the federal government, says Leah Stokes at UC Santa Barbara.
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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.
Prices at a San Bruno, California, gas station in October. Prices in the state are lower today but remain higher than in other states.
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Consumer sentiment inched up in December — from all-time lows

by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 23, 2022
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose 5% from November, but was still 15% lower than one year ago.
Gas prices falling from their summer peaks have helped lift consumer sentiment — if only slightly.
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Inflation slows again. What now?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Dec 13, 2022
Prices rose 7.1% in November compared to a year ago — less than expected.
The gas prices drivers paid at the pump dipped 2% in November.
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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.
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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.
The White House plans to buy oil to refill the strategic petroleum reserve at roughly $70 per barrel — a break-even point for most on-shore U.S. oil producers.
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