gas prices

Schools Battle Rising Gas and Food Prices

By Eddy Ramírez - Education - July 24, 2008

In the fall, students might face higher lunch prices and four-day school weeks. more >>

Economic Upswing? Ask Again in a Year

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - July 23, 2008

In 6 important sectors, don't expect much of a rebound until 2010. more >>

Why You Should Be Grateful for $4 Gas

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - July 22, 2008

Believe it or not, you can choose to find the bright side to life—even gas prices. more >>

Gas Prices May Revive Cities

By Bret Schulte - Nation & World - July 17, 2008

Urban planners finally see a way to curb sprawl. more >>

How Rising Fuel Costs Affect the Elderly

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 8, 2008

Aging services agencies are making cutbacks. more >>

Finding the Opportunity in a Troubled Industry

By Matthew Bandyk - Risky Business - July 7, 2008

Smart small-business owners don't get intimidated by high gas prices and other problems. more >>

Fuel Costs Cut Deeply Into Food Aid

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - July 7, 2008

Shipping costs rise 30 percent, adding to inefficiencies. more >>

New Landings Save Airplane Fuel

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - July 2, 2008

Airlines try "continuous descent" to save on fuel costs. more >>

Steeling Yourself Against Rising Gas Prices

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - July 2, 2008

Stock investments and prepurchased gallons are hedges for consumers. more >>

Locking in Lower Gas Prices

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - July 1, 2008

A new site allows customers to save by prepaying for gallons. more >>

Don't Blame Me for $4 Gas

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - June 30, 2008

The futile hunt for a boogeyman intensifies. more >>

Education Takes Back Seat to Rising Gas Prices

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - June 27, 2008

But a poll says education is among the top election issues. more >>

Tips on Selling an Unloved SUV

By Candice Novak - Money - June 23, 2008

With gas prices soaring and the accent on fuel economy, it's a tough assignment. more >>

6 Cars Built for $4 Gas

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - June 11, 2008

A few models are bucking the trend and selling nicely. more >>

Energy Costs Are Forcing Drastic Choices

By Johannah Cornblatt - Nation & World - June 11, 2008

Low-income families are cutting back on food and medicine to pay for fuel. more >>

Cars Hurt Most by $4 Gas

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - June 10, 2008

Auto sales are down across the board, but these vehicles are free-falling. more >>

Public Opinion: How Does $4-per-Gallon Gasoline Affect You?

Opinion - June 9, 2008

How does that affect you? What are you doing about it? more >>

Dubai Rides the Oil Boom

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - June 5, 2008

With money pouring in faster than ever, the emirate's ambitions soar. more >>

Toyota Works to Keep the Wow in Hybrids

By Rick Newman - Money - June 5, 2008

$4 gas puts the automaker in position to expand its market share. more >>

Zipcar Redefines the Rental Car

By Katy Marquardt - Money - June 5, 2008

That means no airports, no waiting, and no sales pitch. more >>

Energy Woes

By Kirk Shinkle - The Ticker - June 4, 2008

Transportation is changing in big ways. more >>

Big Oil's State of Denial

By Harold Evans - Opinion - May 30, 2008

Who speaks for John D. Rockefeller? more >>

6 Reasons Why Oil Is Ready to Drop

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - May 28, 2008

Strategist Yardeni pricks the bubble. more >>

5 Upsides of $4 Gas

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - May 28, 2008

Gas prices sting now, but they're paving the way to much better cars. more >>

How Toyota Plans to Survive $4—Make That $5—Gas

By Rick Newman - Money - May 27, 2008

Expect more small cars and snazzier hybrids, but asking consumers to do more with less won't cut it. more >>