High airfares are weighing on Thanksgiving travel plans this year

Average fares for the Thanksgiving holiday were up 31% in August from a year ago, according to aviation pricing data.

• Oct 27

North Texas contractor feels squeeze as diesel prices up nearly $3 a gallon from last year

Experts warn that higher transportation costs could push up the price of food and other everyday goods.

• Sep 22

High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers

As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.

• Jul 11

North Texans cut back as rising gas and grocery prices strain budgets

CBS News reports that a disruption of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz​ has increased fuel prices. The effect may go beyond that.

• May 13

Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel

Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.

• Apr 30

Trump moves to roll back fuel economy standards set under Biden

The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.

• Dec 4, 2025