gas prices
Durbin Wants To Repeal $4B Subsidy To Oil Companies
With gas prices continuing to rise, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Sunday he wants to pull $4 billion in federal subsidies provided to big oil companies.
Chicago: Highest Gas Prices In Nation
Once again, an unwelcome distinction for Chicago – we’re now paying the highest gas prices in the country.
Gas Prices Expected To Continue Rising Through Mid-May
An expert says just as the Chicago-area’s shattering weather records, we could soon set less pleasant records – the highest gas prices.
Gas Prices Down, But Still Over $4
Prices at the pump are down slightly after 27 straight days of increases, but it’s not going to provide much relief.
Rising Gas Prices Bringing Hardship In Chicago, Nationwide
AAA Chicago is using the word “volatile” to describe gas prices over the past month, but mainly, the trend is decidedly upward.
Chicagoans Shocked At Rising Gas Prices
Whether gas will go up to $5 per gallon remains to be seen, but prices in excess of $4 per gallon are already a reality in some parts of Chicago.
With Prices Rising, Motorists Finding Ways To Conserve Gas
The average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Chicago area Monday was $3.91 — up more than 30 cents from a week ago. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports.
Average Chicago Gas Price Up To $3.84
Another week has brought another hike in gas prices for the Chicago area.
Walter’s Perspective: Gas Prices Up, Along With Oil Company Profits
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson is fuming not only about high gasoline prices, but also the oil companies that are pocketing billions.
Gas Prices Well Above $4 At Some Chicago Stations
This week’s spike in crude oil prices is catching up to Chicago area drivers, with prices at the pump suddenly soaring about 20 cents a gallon to an average of $3.74.
Durbin: Gas Prices Aren’t End Of The World For Obama
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) agrees a gas price spike doesn’t help President Barack Obama, but he says so far, it’s hardly a deal-breaker for the president.
Walter’s Perspective: Gas Prices Are Getting Outrageous
I didn’t want to, but figured I’d better this morning — stop for gas. I spent $58.32, and it didn’t even fill my tank.
Tensions In Iran Jacking Up Oil, Gas Prices Everywhere
Oil prices are spiking after Iran cut off exports to Britain and France and threatened to expand the embargo to other European countries, and that means gas prices are skyrocketing too.
Chicago Bucks National Trend, Sees Dip In Gas Prices
Chicago’s gas prices are still higher than the national average, but there is some good news. Though gas prices are jumping across the country, in Chicago, they have gone down in recent weeks.
Experts: Gas Prices Will Keep Going Up
Gas prices are on the rise, and experts say we can expect them to keep rising as we head toward spring.
$4.60 Per Gallon For Gas?
A new published report says we need to get ready for wild swings in the price at the pump.
Gas Prices Hit Record High For January
January is typically a month when gas prices are low, but that is not the case this year.
Gas Outlook: ‘Most Painful Year At Pump Ever’
Gasoline prices could approach $5 a gallon by Memorial Day and stay a record levels for much of the summer, according to a forecast by GasBuddy.com.
Gas Prices Rising As New Year Starts
It’s been no holiday for drivers trying to fill up at the pump. Gas prices continue to rise. As of Monday, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Chicago was $3.51, up 9 cents from a week ago.
Expiring Ethanol Tax Credit Could Mean Higher Gas Prices
An expiring ethanol tax credit could lead to higher gas prices come 2012.
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