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Rising gas costs might make electric vehicles more appealing.
President Biden is calling on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel tax for three months to help travelers during the busy summer season.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it's up $1.93 from this time last year.
As we see the prices at the gas pump continue to break record, there's a conversation about whether an electric car makes sense financially.
'It's the perfect storm for the trucking industry.'
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
More than 3 million Texans are expected to travel this Memorial Day Weekend and most of them will be hitting the road. According to AAA, their trips come at a time when gas prices continue to surge.
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
It's the Biden administration's latest attempt to bring gas prices down for Americans.
According to AAA Texas, the statewide gas price average is $3.77 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel.
North Texans won't see much change until the economy fully adapts, which may be months away.
"It sounds like a lot, but one million barrels a day is only equivalent to 1% of global oil output," said retired SMU economist Bud Weinstein.
Drivers in Maryland and Georgia have seen almost immediate relief from tax holidays. But there could ultimately be a cost.
According to AAA Texas, the statewide gas price average is $3.89 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. That price is seven cents less than from this day last week.
The White House was considering sending gas cards to families to cushion the blow from record-high gas prices.
AAA Texas said on Mar. 17 that the statewide gas price average in Texas had fallen to $3.96 per gallon - a drop of $0.04 since last week - but warn the relief may only be temporary.
Fuel costs in the U.S. may have crested as investors pin their hopes on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Police in Texas are searching for thieves who allegedly stole more than 1,000 gallons of gasoline and they did it in front of other customers who weren't involved.
When CBS News asked Americans in favor of the oil sanctions whether they would still support them if gas prices rose, most of them still would, resulting in majority support even after the cost implications.
As gas prices continue to rise, some North Texans are seriously considering other forms of transportation to get around, including riding a bike.
Public transit agencies are watching ridership numbers as high gas prices could push more people to look to trains and buses as an alternative to driving.
Drivers in Texas are reportedly paying the 14th lowest gas price average of any state in the country, but that doesn't ease the $4 a gallon pain at the pump.
Wesley Speelman told CBSDFW on Facebook, "Honestly, if companies initiated work from home again, even for like 2-3 weeks, it would be enough to offset gas prices."
North Texans who spoke to CBS 11 Tuesday night said they don't have a choice to work from home, so they have to pay the price.
While they do have paid drivers to help get all those meals out, Meals on Wheels relies heavily on volunteers who pay for their own gas.
Dallas Police are being pressed for answers after two small children were left in a northeast Dallas apartment for several days following their parents' murders.
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
The shooting happened at around 8:40 p.m. on June 30 in the southbound lanes near Risinger Road in Fort Worth.
If you don't have a locking gas cap it's easy for someone with the right equipment to get access to what you might've just paid up to a $100 for at the pump.
A new CBS News-YouGov Texas poll conducted for CBS DFW found Governor Greg Abbott has an eight-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
About half say the shooting has made them more likely to support some gun restrictions, but partisan divides remain
The strategy adds to a public messaging campaign that will double its volume starting Friday, as the city faces some of the driest conditions it's had on July 4 in about a decade.
Millions of people are traveling this holiday weekend, so be prepared for crowds if you're one of them.
A Waxahachie man was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on Thursday after a jury convicted him of sexually abusing a four-year-old girl.
Dallas Police are being pressed for answers after two small children were left in a northeast Dallas apartment for several days following their parents' murders.
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
The shooting happened at around 8:40 p.m. on June 30 in the southbound lanes near Risinger Road in Fort Worth.
If you don't have a locking gas cap it's easy for someone with the right equipment to get access to what you might've just paid up to a $100 for at the pump.
A new CBS News-YouGov Texas poll conducted for CBS DFW found Governor Greg Abbott has an eight-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
If you live in Texas, you're more likely to get these calls than any other state. If you live in the 214- or 817- area codes, you live in one of the most targeted metro areas in the country.
In the past six months, federal investigators said they have seen an explosion of handgun switches in North Texas.
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
A new poll from CBS News and YouGov looked at an array of issues and subjects surrounding the state of Texas. Jack Fink broke down the results with the Director of Surveys for CBS News, Anthony Salvanto
A new CBS News-YouGov Texas poll conducted for CBS DFW found Governor Greg Abbott has an eight-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
About half say the shooting has made them more likely to support some gun restrictions, but partisan divides remain
The court "took a sledgehammer to one of EPA's most important tools," one climate advocate said.
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
Researchers found that cities that already had a large share of remote workers before the pandemic tended to attract even more after the pandemic shutdowns.
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, experts say it's best to get out the door early, and if you can't, you can end up doubling your travel time.
There have been a total of 12 monkeypox cases identified in Texas residents. Three of those patients said they did not travel out of state when they were exposed to monkeypox.
For rape survivors, to a woman recently diagnosed with advanced cancer and in her first trimester, the fear is real.
Advocates for survivors of domestic violence say limiting access to safe, legal abortions will have devastating consequences for those suffering abuse.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to end constitutional protections for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation from all sides.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
American said revenue per seat will jump by up to 22% compared with 2019, easily beating an earlier forecast of up 14% to 16%.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
The program will provide 34 ounces of free, frozen donor human milk to families who can't find formula.
"I always had a dream that I could run, jump, and play with friends and family," 14-year-old Lilly Biagini said. "Today is a dream come true."
Next up, the Rangers have a three-game series with the New York Mets.
Brittney Griner was ordered to stand trial Friday by a court near Moscow on cannabis possession charges, about 4 1/2 months after her arrest at an airport.
Brad Miller hit a two-run single against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the ninth time in a row, 4-2 on Wednesday to hand Zack Wheeler his first loss in two months.
The Dallas Stars named Pete DeBoer as the team's head coach on Tuesday. This comes after DeBoer was fired from coaching the Las Vegas Knights on May 16.
Two charges of sexual assault and child endangerment or abandonment against Dallas rapper Yella Beezy were dismissed.
Jennifer Hudson, who produced the Best Musical winner "A Strange Loop," became the 17th ever EGOT winner.
Keith, an eight-time Country Music Awards winner, delivered the news to his fans on his Instagram page on Sunday, emphasizing that he is going to take a break from performing to spend more time with his family.
McKinney has signed a contract for a statue that will commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the movie "Benji."
Roshunda Jones-Koumba will receive the 2022 Excellence in Theatre Education Award at the Tony Awards.
A new poll from CBS News and YouGov looked at an array of issues and subjects surrounding the state of Texas. Jack Fink broke down the results with the Director of Surveys for CBS News, Anthony Salvanto
The majority of Texans think that there should be more scrutiny into the police response to the massacre.
It's going to be mostly dry until then, but a tropical system could bring rain this weekend.
The strategy adds to a public messaging campaign that will double its volume starting Friday, as the city faces some of the driest conditions it's had on July 4 in about a decade.
Millions of people are traveling this holiday weekend, so be prepared for crowds if you're one of them.
On May 24, 2022 nineteen children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, after a teenaged gunman barricaded himself in a 4th grade classroom and opened fire.
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.