Gas Prices


As Gas Prices Skyrocket, Employees Look to the Boss for Help

By Angus Loten |  Jun 9, 2008

With prices at the pump now topping $4 a gallon, more companies are unveiling programs to help ease the daily commute.  Read story

Airlines Raise Ticket Prices

By Matt Quinn

Increased fuel costs cited as major reason.  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

Gas Prices Rise in January

By Stephanie Clifford |  Feb 15, 2005

February 16, 2005 --It's not surprising that gas prices are high, but a dramatic rise in January--usually a time where demand for gas is l...  Read story

Cold Front Lifts Retail Sales

By Angus Loten |  Oct 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005 --A major cold front following weeks of summer-like weather nudged flat retail chain store sales up 0.2% last week, the Inte...  Read story

Businesses Hurt By Skyrocketing Gas Prices

By Melanie Brooks |  Apr 25, 2006

As gas approaches $3 per gallon, entrepreneurs are being forced to raise prices and lower margins.  Read story

As Oil Hits New High, Businesses Continue to Struggle

By Melanie Brooks |  Jul 13, 2006

Increased fuel costs have forced companies to raise their own prices and provide new commuting options for employees.  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 24, 2007

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

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

Gas Prices Not Affecting Commuting Habits

By Laura Palotie |  Aug 21, 2008

Most Americans still drive to work, although a majority are cutting back on other spending.  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

Higher Gas Prices Affecting Vacation Plans

May 2, 2007

May 2, 2007 -- Rising gas prices are already prompting consumers to cut back on summer vacation plans, a recent survey found. Of m...  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

Gas Prices Hurting Small Businesses

Jul 16, 2007

A majority of small businesses are struggling with high gas prices, according to a new survey. An online poll by the National Association for the S...  Read story

Ask Inc.

By Michael Fitzgerald |  Aug 1, 2008

Helping employees deal with rising gas prices; developing partnerships with bigger companies; and Bob Galvin on implementing Six Sigma.  Read story

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By Owen N. Wild |  Jan 1, 2006

Even when fuel costs spike, you can save on travel.  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

Dealing With Cost Hikes

By Norm Brodsky |  Aug 1, 2005

Lots of people will tell you now is the best time to raise prices. Don't follow them!  Read story

Producer Prices Up in March

Apr 13, 2007

April 13, 2007 -- Rising gas prices lifted manufacturing costs by 1 percent in March, the Labor Department reported Friday. Exclud...  Read story

Small Retailers Ramp Up for Big Holiday Push

By Kasey Wehrum |  Nov 23, 2005

Nov. 23, 2005 --As Black Friday approaches, marking the unofficial start of the 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

Consumer Mood Brightens

Jan 19, 2007

Jan. 19, 2007 -- Consumer sentiment grew stronger this month, driven by cheaper gas prices and a healthier outlook on the economy, a nationa...  Read story

As Gas Prices Rise, So Do Demands On Employers

By Stephanie Clifford |  Jul 1, 2006

Manufacturer Bill Lathem knew that higher gas prices would affect his business--he just didn't expect to have to shut it down one day a week.  Read story

Consumer Prices Rise on Energy Costs

Apr 17, 2007

April 17, 2007 -- Led by soaring gas prices, consumer prices rose by 0.6 percent in March, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. ...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  May 17, 2007

Online sales growth eclipses brick-and-mortar stores; gas prices jump for the third straight week.  Read story

The Oil Boom

By Rod Kurtz and Mike Hofman |  Apr 24, 2008

With oil well over $100 a barrel and gas prices flirting with $4 a gallon, oil-rich nations are becoming just that -- rich. So who has the most petrodollars ...  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Nov 29, 2007

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

Consumer Confidence Up, Conference Board Figures Show

By Angus Loten |  Aug 30, 2005

August 30, 2005 --Consumer confidence levels rebounded in August and will continue to grow despite a steady rise in gas prices, according ...  Read story

Last Year's Predictions in Review

By Stephanie Clifford |  Jan 1, 2007

A look back at the trends we expected to see in 2006.  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 |  Nov 22, 2006

Leading indicators rebound; weekly jobless claims rise.  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

Producer Prices, Spending on the Rise

By Angus Loten |  Nov 16, 2005

Nov. 16, 2005 --Despite cheaper gas at the pump, home heating costs kept producer prices rising in October, the Labor Department reported ...  Read story

Businesses Struggle with Energy Costs

By Angus Loten |  Feb 7, 2006

Despite a mild winter, oil and gas prices remain high, forcing small-business owners to raise prices, lower earnings, and borrow money.  Read story

Gas Price Hikes Rippling through the Economy

By Angus Loten |  Apr 27, 2007

As prices spike, truckers and gas station owners, among others, get caught in the crossfire.  Read story

Gas Price Hikes Rippling through the Economy

By Angus Loten |  Apr 16, 2007

As prices spike, truckers and gas station owners, among others, get caught in the crossfire.  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

Fuel for Thought

By Paul T. Lauria, Mercury Associates |  Sep 19, 2006

As summer arrives, gas prices are likely to keep rising. To keep a lid on fuel costs, try these smart strategies.  Read story