Gas Prices Not Bad Compared To Last Year
Remember analyst predictions that we could be paying $5 per gallon of gasoline this summer? Thankfully, that scenario hasn't come to pass. Gas prices have been falling over the past few weeks. But why?
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Remember analyst predictions that we could be paying $5 per gallon of gasoline this summer? Thankfully, that scenario hasn't come to pass. Gas prices have been falling over the past few weeks. But why?
Gas prices are finally falling. They just dropped for the third day in a row. Nationwide, the average for a gallon of regular grade is down to $3.86.
Higher fuel prices may be applying brakes to the economy in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states. A monthly survey index of rural bankers dropped to 57.1 in April from 59.8 in March.
There are a few things you can be sure of during the spring time. The grass will turn green, your taxes will be due and, just like Canadian Geese, your gas prices will start heading north.
With gas prices jumping nearly daily, consumers are making some dramatic choices -- and not driving.
With diesel fuel prices climbing to $4 per gallon, Minnesota is offering long-haul truckers low-interest loans to help them save money, stay cool this summer and reduce pollution on overnight rest stops.
Your wallet is not the only thing being hurt by the higher prices -- at least one Minnesota county is cutting back on road repairs.
High gas prices may keep some people closer to home during the upcoming vacation season. And that's just fine with Minnesota's tourism industry.
There's at least one reason for many to not be excited about the arrival of spring. Gas prices are on the rise.
High gas prices may be prompting more people to ride the bus.
It might be one of the biggest issues in the upcoming presidential election. Last night, CBS News exit polls found 77 percent of those voting in seven Super Tuesday states say rising gas prices were the most important factor in their vote.
It's time for WCCO's Daily Price Check on the price of a gallon of gas around the metro and the state.
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak traded words with Bill O'Reilly about the gas prices issue on O'Reilly's Fox News show Tuesday night.
How about paying $4 a gallon for gas? Some experts say it will happen soon, and we won't be paying more just at the gas station.
This spring, when the temperature rises, experts say, so will the gas prices.
Most Americans monitor gas prices, but new research shows your lunch and coffee budget may be what's really draining your pocket book.
CenterPoint Energy spokeswoman Rebecca Virden says January's home heating prices will be the lowest they've seen in ten years.
Pump prices are on the rise.
Lower gas prices will be a pleasant surprise to the millions of Americans hitting the road Wednesday to reach their Thanksgiving destination.
Good news for drivers -- gas prices have shifted into reverse.
At this time last year, crude oil was around $80 a barrel and gasoline prices were around $2.80 a gallon. On Tuesday, crude oil is close to $80 and gas is around $3.40. So, why aren't gas prices that low now?
Leaves aren't the only thing dropping this fall, you may have noticed prices at the pump falling too.
It's not the kind of news motorists want to hear at the start of the Labor Day weekend: gas prices are high everywhere, but especially in the Twin Cities.
In Tuesday's Reality Check, Pat Kessler looked at the promise of cheap gas from Minnesota presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, if she is elected. After the story aired, Kessler got an earful. Or you could say a mailbag-full.
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann's pledge to bring back $2 gas has the feel of a "chicken in every pot" political promise.
