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Americans are feeling despondent about gas. Loading audio narration… It’s a dour time for consumers — in April, the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index, which surveys consumers on how they feel about current and future economic conditions, hit an all-time low.It turns out that one small (or not-so-small) number…
The effects of the Iran war showed up in the latest US inflation reading. Inflation climbed to the highest rate since May 2024, and gas prices reached a record month-over-month increase. Loading audio narration… The consumer price index increased 3.3% in March from a year ago, up from the 2.4%…
With oil prices on the rise as a result of the war with Iran, Americans in every state are feeling more pressure at the gas pump.But beyond higher gas prices, economists warn that consumers could feel the downstream effects of supply chain issues, like inflation.In recent years, sharp price increases…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sony Mordechai, the founder of Imperia Caviar and entrepreneur behind companies including Sport Couture Group and Alesonor Real Estate Development. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… About 15 years ago, a friend of mine who works…
Americans are feeling the effects of the ongoing war in Iran at the gas pump.Since the conflict started at the end of February, gas prices have been rising across the US, with a gallon of gas surpassing $3 in all 50 states for the first time since 2023. A dozen…
Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are rolling out new incentives as surging gas prices hit the gig economy where it hurts. Loading audio narration… The three companies have introduced expanded discounts and cashback schemes over the past few days, as drivers and delivery workers have said they’re getting more selective about the routes…
Your next flight could be twice as expensive because the Iran war is causing volatility in oil prices.Brent crude is up more than 50% over the past month, to around $101 a barrel. Jet fuel costs are rising faster. The Argus US Jet Fuel Index is up 72% over the…
Gas prices continued their ascent on Friday as the escalating conflict with Iran sends shockwaves through global energy markets. Loading audio narration… The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline climbed to $3.32 on Friday, according to AAA — that’s an 11.4% increase from last week’s price and…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kimberly Jones, a 60-year-old native Floridian who moved to North Carolina in 2025. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.I was born and raised in Miami and spent my entire life living in South Florida. But last year, my…
