Gas prices keep falling -- how low can they go?

Prices at the pump in some parts of the U.S. have plunged to $1.41, with motorists around the country also set to benefit

• Dec 1, 2015

​Travel tips for dealing with Thanksgiving crowds

While most Americans drive for the holiday weekend, 25 million will be flying -- and you need to be prepared

• Nov 17, 2015

Consumer prices rise slightly in October

Gas costs increased 0.4 percent in October but have plunged 27.8 percent over the past 12 months

• Nov 17, 2015

Chevron cutting up to 7,000 jobs

Company also said Friday that it would cut capital and exploratory spending next year by one-fourth

• Oct 30, 2015

For 3rd time in 40 years, no Social Security increase coming

Low gas prices appear almost certain to rule out cost-of-living adjustment for federal benefits recipients next year

• Oct 11, 2015

Jobless claims back to pre-recession levels

Fewer Americans are applying for unemployment benefits, plus more MoneyWatch headlines

• Nov 27, 2013

Toyota hydrogen car by 2015?

Toyota plans to have a hydrogen fuel cell car on U.S. roads by 2015, plus more Moneywatch headlines

• Nov 20, 2013

Cheaper gas pushed down consumer prices

Gas prices, which had been rising for three months, dropped 4.1 percent amid the recent fall in global oil prices

• Sep 16, 2015

Labor Day drivers to enjoy lowest gas prices since 2004

The national average price of gasoline fell to $2.44 Thursday, nearly $1 a gallon cheaper than last year

• Sep 3, 2015

Despite stock fall, fiscal health still fine for many

A look at other measures of economic well being offers some perspective on Wall Street's rout

• Aug 25, 2015

Why $2 gas is making a comeback

The price, not seen since 2009, is already being seen around the country

• Aug 24, 2015

Tumbling oil prices, but not at all U.S. gas pumps

While crude keeps trending lower worldwide, motorists in America's Midwest are suffering through a sudden price spike

• Aug 14, 2015

Summer driving just got cheaper

Despite price spikes in some states, Americans overall are enjoying another break at the pump, but will it last?

• Jul 30, 2015

Higher gas prices frustrate fed up California drivers

Consumers are paying more at the pump statewide and oil refineries are being blamed for the increases

• Jul 22, 2015

Surprising ecological upside to the economic downturn

A new study finds that the recession - more than fracking and natural gas - precipitated a significant drop in U.S. emissions

• Jul 21, 2015

What's behind California's gas price spike?

While pump prices have been rising there, prices in other states have been declining

• Jul 14, 2015

​Oil plunges again, and gas prices will likely follow

After Monday's tumble, crude is now 15 percent lower than its June 10 high, signaling some sub-$2 pump prices ahead

• Jul 6, 2015

​Travelers will be on the go for July 4th

AAA says nearly 42 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday, the most since 2007

• Jun 25, 2015

Gas prices see biggest monthly jump in 6 years

But overall inflation around the U.S. remains tame, a sign the economy has yet to heat up

• Jun 18, 2015

3 reasons gas prices could fall this summer

While acknowledging wild cards, AAA points to these trends as likely to aid motorists as they hit the road

• Jun 1, 2015

​What's driving high gas prices in California?

State has highest gas prices in the country despite low price of crude oil, leading some to question actions of oil refineries

• May 25, 2015

Inflation in check, but signs point to price hikes

Health care costs spiked in April, while consumers are still benefiting from slumping energy prices

• May 22, 2015

What anemic retail sales mean for the Fed

April's surprise slowdown calls into question a rate hike anytime soon -- and other widely held assumptions

• May 14, 2015

What's next for oil prices?

Global crude oil may be rising now, but some analysts aren't convinced that this trend will continue

• May 6, 2015

Despite higher gas prices, many Americans are ready for road trips

Lower gas prices -- perhaps the lowest in five years -- could be seen during the upcoming summer driving season

• Apr 30, 2015

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