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President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
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President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
Iran on Sunday threatened a "more painful" response to U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
E15 is usually only available part of the year to help ease high gas prices under a waiver from the EPA.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
The national average for a gallon of gasoline has been ticking up since the start of the war with Iran. The latest average of $4.50 a gallon is an increase of over $1.50 since the war started.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Shipping companies would take at least two months to resume operations in the Persian Gulf following a ceasefire in the region, according to the Eurasia Group.
President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.
"Waitress," a musical about friendship, family, and taking control of your own life, is coming to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts right after Thanksgiving.
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing announced $170 million in grants to rural hospitals, clinics and EMS providers.
The heaviest rain is expected to develop late Tuesday night and continue into early Thursday, with the greatest concern focused on the Palmer Divide, southern Front Range foothills, and southern and southeastern Colorado.
Colorado voters will be voting on several ballot measures this year regarding criminal justice reforms, including Proposition 132.
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
"Waitress," a musical about friendship, family, and taking control of your own life, is coming to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts right after Thanksgiving.
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing announced $170 million in grants to rural hospitals, clinics and EMS providers.
The heaviest rain is expected to develop late Tuesday night and continue into early Thursday, with the greatest concern focused on the Palmer Divide, southern Front Range foothills, and southern and southeastern Colorado.
Colorado voters will be voting on several ballot measures this year regarding criminal justice reforms, including Proposition 132.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife believes the same bear has broken into at least 20 garages in the Ken Caryl neighborhood in recent weeks, with some garages targeted more than once.
Denver Nuggets tip off NBA preseason this weekend at the University of Colorado Boulder campus.
Walk ALS Colorado in Denver is set for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 in Sloan's Lake Park from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science will host world-renowned palaeontologist Dr. Dean Lomax for "The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs & The Adventures of a Paleontologist" on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing announced $170 million in grants to rural hospitals, clinics and EMS providers.
An elk in Estes Park was freed from a wire fence after he got stuck.
Bob Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons, all with the Hawks. He led them to the 1958 championship over the mighty Boston Celtics, the Hawks' lone title.
CU coach Deion Sanders says he removed three players from the Buffaloes roster after what he called conduct that was detrimental to the team.
Hours before Sunday's Broncos game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Denver, Broncos edge rusher Que Robinson "just woke up feeling good."
Long before game time, Denver Broncos fans were kicking off the home opener in style.
Sunday's matchup between the Broncos and the Jaguars held a special moment for Denver: the introduction of the team's new mascot.
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in the major climate change lawsuit between two energy companies and the city and county of Boulder, Colorado.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
Colorado voters will be voting on several ballot measures this year regarding criminal justice reforms, including Proposition 132.
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in the major climate change lawsuit between two energy companies and the city and county of Boulder, Colorado.
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing announced $170 million in grants to rural hospitals, clinics and EMS providers.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
A drug that can be bought at gas stations across the country is making national headlines after the deaths of two college students. One of them was a teenager from Colorado.
As one of Aurora's fastest-growing areas continues to expand, residents of The Aurora Highlands and nearby rural communities will soon have a new option for emergency and medical care closer to home.
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
Allison Harmon entered the Jefferson County coroner's race in May with enthusiasm, promoting her experience as a nurse and her knowledge of the work performed by a coroner's office.
Denver Health ambulances took more than nine minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
A series of internal emails and text messages obtained by CBS Colorado appears to show the Denver city attorney pushing to get her former law firm hired for legal work involving Denver International Airport — even after the airport's insurance company initially rejected the firm.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.