Economy Sep 23 3 things to know about rising diesel prices and how they affect you By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Economy Sep 11 U.S. diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Nation Sep 04 U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Economy Aug 12 Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated The modest decline could ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise their key interest rate to combat rising costs. Yet prices are still rising more quickly than average wages, underscoring the struggle many Americans have had with more expensive… By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Jun 10 Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
May 13 Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Although President Donald Trump has tried to put more money in middle-class pockets with tax cuts, the benefits are being eroded as prices keep rising, especially during the war with Iran. The latest numbers, released Tuesday, showed the rate of… Continue reading
Apr 11 New vehicles now sell for an average of nearly $50,000 By Alexa St. John, Associated Press Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, the biggest yearly increase since May 2024, while new car prices were up 12.6% from a year ago, the Labor Department reported. Continue reading
Nov 14 Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure rises over consumer prices By Associated Press President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It's part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high. Continue reading
May 30 Consumer prices rose slightly in April amid Trump's tariffs By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The figures show inflation is still declining from its post-pandemic spike, which reached the highest level in four decades in July 2022. Continue reading
Jul 11 Cooling inflation may pave way for interest rate cut soon By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Continue reading