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Gas prices
Exxon's job cuts are another sign that the oil industry is still in a slump
by
Justin Ho
Oct 30, 2020
Demand for oil has come back a bit, but it's still lower than it was before the pandemic.
What's behind the price of gasoline?
by
Bennett Purser
and Kai Ryssdal
Oct 18, 2019
From taxes, to marketing, to refining, a lot into the price of a gallon of gasoline.
Ahead of July 4, average gas prices jump about a nickel
by
Erika Beras
Jul 3, 2019
In some parts of the country, the issue is supply, while other states see new gas taxes.
How is it that gas prices can be so different block to block?
by
Renata Sago
Apr 29, 2019
Drivers know that gas prices can be kind of all over the map. It varies quite a bit by state. And sometimes you find notable differences between stations in the same confined area, even though most factors affecting cost such as local taxes, the cost of crude, transportation fees, are applicable to all stations in […]
Iran sanctions: What will become of oil prices?
by
Scott Tong
Apr 22, 2019
Traders are concerned about supply.
Measuring inflation isn't easy
Apr 10, 2019
Month-to-month price fluctuations make it difficult for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to measure inflation accurately.
Here’s one reason you pay more for gas in the summer
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 25, 2018
The gasoline you’re putting in your car now is different than the gasoline you bought a few months ago. The gas that’s fueling your summer vacation is the “summer blend,” which uses a different mix of ingredients and it’s more expensive to produce. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Rising gas prices could drive some to change travel plans
by
Renata Sago
Jun 14, 2018
Gas prices are on the rise just in time for summer travel. But will that give drivers second thoughts about hitting the road during the summer vacation season? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Gas prices head north before holiday
by
Andy Uhler
May 23, 2018
We’re only a few days away from Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest travel days of the year. More than 41 million Americans are expected to hit the road. You know where you’re going? Are you going to drive there? Well, you might be paying more for that gasoline than you have in a […]
Cold snaps mean way more demand for natural gas
by
Jed Kim
Jan 3, 2018
There’s plenty of natural gas available to heat and power homes through the cold spell that’s gripping much of the U.S. The problem is getting it where it’s needed, and hiccups in that process can mean price spikes. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.