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Gas prices are down, food is up: What it means for your wallet

The problem today is we don’t know whether to smile or frown. The reason is gas and food prices have been moving in opposite directions. Read More

You Decide: Why Are Gas Prices Down, Food Prices Up?

By Mike Walden Two of the most important purchases by consumers are food and gas. We obviously need food to sustain ourselves, and most of us enjoy the experience of eating. Because we are a mobile ... Read More

America’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control

Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, which drove the annual rate of inflation from 2.9% to 3%, the highest it’s been since January, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday. Gas ... Read More

CPI Report Today: Inflation Climbs to 3%—But Fed Is Still Expected To Cut Rate

The latest CPI numbers marks the first government data released since the shutdown started at the beginning of the month. Read More

Consumer prices’ rise seen to slow

U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a murky economy where growth appears ... Read More

Navigating Volatility: US Drivers Prepare for Potential $7 Gas Prices Fueled by Refinery Challenges and China's Reopening

American motorists will face a significant increase in fuel prices in 2023, and the prices are projected to reach almost $7 a gallon in certain states of the United States. GasBuddy, a company that ... Read More

Chevron refinery fire expected to drive up Southern California gas prices, but by how much?

A fire at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, the second-largest in California, is expected to impact gasoline prices across Southern California. While the blaze’s full impact remains unclear, as Chevron ... Read More

Consumers Energy approved to hike natural gas prices 8.1% or $157 million

Consumers Energy originally requested a rate increase of $248 million in December 2024 but later revised it to $217 million. Read More

Latest inflation data shows prices rose by fastest pace since January

The September CPI inflation report is likely to show that the cost of food, electricity and housing all continued to increase for Americans. Read More