Politics Oct 01 Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows By Jill Colvin, Linley Sanders, Associated Press
Economy Sep 23 3 things to know about rising diesel prices and how they affect you Diesel prices have reached historic highs as a result of the U.S. war in Iran and Russia’s war in Ukraine, and consumers will bear the brunt of the rising cost, experts say. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Sep 21 Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war Interviews with voters in several states, along with a fresh round of national polling, reveal an overwhelming sense of frustration that skyrocketing gas prices — a direct result of President Donald Trump's war — are creating serious and sustained financial… By Steve Peoples, Jesse Bedayn, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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
Economy Sep 11 U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans' finances U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away.
Sep 09 Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain. Continue reading
Sep 07 Gas prices in U.S. hit record Labor Day high, thanks to Iran war and refinery issues By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press It's never been more expensive in the U.S. to fill up the tank and take one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend. Continue reading
Sep 05 U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't reduce domestic gasoline prices anytime soon, experts say By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact Oil experts told PolitiFact gains for consumers will not materialize any time soon, and would likely take years — long after November’s midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 04 U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 11 U.S. stocks edge further from their records as oil prices keep swinging By Stan Choe, Associated Press U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records Tuesday, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again. Continue reading