US consumer inflation accelerates; weekly jobless claims approach four-year high

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in seven months in August amid higher costs for housing and food, but a surge in first-time applications for jobless benefits last week kept the Federal ... Read More

Instant view: US consumer prices rise more than expected, but a rate cut still coming

U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in August while the annual increase in inflation was the largest in seven months, although the numbers will not prevent an interest rate cut from the ... Read More

Winter Gasoline Shift Pushes U.S. Pump Prices Lower Despite West Coast Spikes

U.S. motorists are getting a reprieve at the pump just as the shift to cheaper winter gasoline begins, with GasBuddy data showing the national average price falling 3.6 cents over the last week to $3. Read More

California’s High Gas Prices Could Climb Further as Refineries Close

The state has led the country in adopting electric cars and reducing gas use, but it now faces much higher gas prices as oil companies plan to shut down refineries. Read More