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Are You Paying Too Much for Energy?

By Alexandra Johnson |  Jun 3, 2009

Some states, such as Hawaii and New York, are charging an arm and a leg for energy. Find out which states charge the most for energy.  Read story

Independent Gas Stations Feeling Pain at the Pump, Too

By Kasey Wehrum |  Nov 11, 2005

Nov. 11, 2005 --Consumer angst over gas prices reached a boil on Nov. 9, as the nation's top oil executives took to Capitol Hill, to answe...  Read story

High Gas Prices Scare Off Shoppers

By Angus Loten |  May 21, 2007

Businesses fear record-high prices at the pump will cut into overall consumer spending.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  May 10, 2007

Rising labor and energy costs make business owners skittish; gas prices continue to surge.  Read story

Recycling

Beginning in the mid-1960s and growing alongside the environmental movement, recycling became an important aspect of municipal waste management and symbol...  Read story

Gas Prices Hitting Small Firms

By Angus Loten |  Apr 29, 2008

Many business owners are passing along higher costs to customers, a survey shows.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Jul 3, 2008

Small-business optimism hits record low; gas prices continue to creep up.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Apr 26, 2007

Business owners and consumers less optimistic about economy; gas prices dip after 11 weeks of increases.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jun 7, 2007

Observers predict potential labor shortage; prices at the pump fall for second straight week.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Apr 3, 2008

Small businesses struggling with cash flow; gas prices continue to hit record highs.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Dec 13, 2007

Optimism among small-business owners fades; retail sales get a seasonal boost.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  May 3, 2007

Gas prices jump to $3 per gallon; more than half of business owners concerned about economy.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Aug 23, 2007

Gas prices start climbing again; more companies file for bankruptcy in the second quarter.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Jan 3, 2008

Small-business outlook continues to fade; job growth drops to four-month low.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Mar 20, 2008

Leading indicators continue a five-month slide; gas prices hit record highs.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Oct 4, 2007

Business owners shrug off economic woes; small and midsize businesses continue adding jobs.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Nov 29, 2007

Financial market woes shake consumer confidence; unemployment claims surge.  Read story

As Gas Prices Surge, Businesses Feel Pinch

By Matt Quinn

May 25, 2004 --Gas prices continue to climb and have many small businesses worrying, says a new survey by the National Federation of Indep...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Aug 9, 2007

Business owners report strong growth and hiring plans; gas prices drop to five-month low.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Aug 30, 2007

Confidence among business owners ties record low; consumers also shaky on subprime mortgage news.  Read story

Retailers Expecting Father's Day Boost

May 29, 2007

Even with rising gas prices cutting into consumer spending, retailers are expecting shoppers to spend a record-high $9.9 billion on Father's Day next mont...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jul 12, 2007

Small-business owners lower expectations; gas prices rise after weeks of decline.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Apr 12, 2007

Small-business owners less confident in economy; gas prices continue to rise.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jun 21, 2007

Housing market shows signs of improving; gas prices continue to slide.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jun 28, 2007

Small-business owners raise big concerns over economy; gas prices keep dropping in time for summer driving season.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Nov 8, 2007

Worker productivity increases as labor costs fall; warmer weather cuts into retail sales.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Dec 20, 2007

Leading indicators continue to fall; gas prices drop below $3 per gallon.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Jul 24, 2008

Leading indicators fall on rising jobless claims; gas prices ease for second week.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Nov 15, 2007

Small-business owners are cutting back on spending plans; gas prices hit record highs.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  May 1, 2008

Small-business owners continue to scale back spending; gas prices hit another record high.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jun 15, 2007

Small-business owners remain optimistic; gas prices fall for third straight week.  Read story

High Gas Prices Trigger Fears for Travel Companies

By Angus Loten |  Jun 12, 2007

Nearly half of U.S. consumers say they will scrap their summer travel plans if prices continue to climb.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Sep 27, 2007

Business owners' confidence hits record low; consumers also expressing doubts over economy.  Read story

Two Entrepreneurs Plan for Higher Energy Costs

By Alexandra Cheney |  Jul 2, 2009

Manufacturers Bill Latham and Arthur Pascuzzi, both hit hard by previous spikes in energy costs, have permanently incorporated energy-saving strategies into ...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  May 24, 2007

Bad weather cuts into retail sales; gas prices hit record high.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jul 19, 2007

Homebuilder confidence hits lowest levels since 1991; gas prices back on the rise.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Aug 2, 2007

Business owners say economy is improving; gas prices continue to slide.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Aug 16, 2007

Business owners shrug off Wall Street's woes; back-to-school shopping sends retail sales higher.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Oct 11, 2007

Small-business owners project higher sales and improved economic conditions; jobless claims fall.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Oct 18, 2007

Leading economic indicators inching back up; consumers facing higher price tags.  Read story

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