Inflation surged in September as U.S. energy costs jumped
Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.
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Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.
A little relief is on the way for Minnesota farmers as they fuel up with diesel for harvest season after Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order Thursday that temporarily lifts weight limits for vehicles hauling crops or timber on state or local highways.
It seems just about everyone is paying more for gas right now. But diesel prices are rising even faster. That's a major issue when it comes to school buses.
For those who use diesel fuel, the cost has gone up 30 cents a gallon in the last week and more than $2 dollars in the last year. Minnesota farmers say the increasing cost could impact consumer prices.
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
Iran on Sunday threatened a "more painful" response to U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.