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Gas Prices Spike From Last Month
If you have to fill up your car’s gas tank on Monday, you may be shocked at your total.
Gasoline Prices Dropping Before Thanksgiving
Just in time for your holiday travels, gas prices are going down.
Chicago Has Highest Gas Prices In Nation: Lundberg
Drivers are opening their wallets even more at the pump, especially here in Chicago.
Summer-Blend Gasoline Expected To Drive Up Cost
But beware of the summer-blend that kicks in next week. It could force prices up by 5 cents per gallon. CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker explains why maybe that’s not a bad thing.
2012 Bringing Big Deals On Some Hot Products
It’s no surprise when we hear news of prices going up on today’s hottest products, but stop the presses — we’ve got good news about lots of products that will cost less in 2012.
Kraft To Cut Coffee Prices On Heels Of Folgers Maker
Another giant coffee maker is reducing retail prices.
Commerce Commission: Consumers Can Find Better Power Prices
An annual report by the Illinois Commerce Commission finds some electricity customers could pay less this summer automatically – and the rest of us could pay less if we do a little research.
High Gas Prices Hit Businesses, Non-Profits Hard
Climbing gas prices are putting the pinch on Chicago-area businesses and non-profits.
Gasoline Prices In Chicago Are Highest In Nation
The price for a gallon of gasoline in Chicago is now the highest in the nation.
Gasoline Thefts On Rise In Suburbs
The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Chicagoland is hovering just above $4 a gallon, and that has led to reports of gasoline siphoning in some suburbs.
Expert: Price Hikes Don’t Mean Runaway Inflation
With oil and food prices surging, the consumer inflation rate rose last month at its fastest pace in nearly two years, up half a percent in February.
Food Prices Expected To Stay High
The price of food is up, according to the federal government, and economists do not see a decline anytime soon.
Gas Prices Continue To Spike In Chicago Area
You’re not seeing things. The price of gasoline is shooting up to levels that Chicagoans haven’t seen in a couple of years.
When Is Finding Cheaper Gas Not A Bargain?
Experts argue that driving far out of your way to fill up with cheaper gasoline doesn’t necessarily pay big benefits.
Impact Of Rising Gas Prices On Consumers
If you’ve filled up your car recently, you already know the price of gas is going up. The national average for a gallon of regular is $3.07. Here in Chicago, that same gallon costs $3.30. As CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reports, consumers will feel this price hike in more places than just the pump.
Produce Prices Shooting Up
Weather in other regions have created a shortage of fruits and vegetables, which means their costs will rise.
Thieves Drive Up Prices For Everyone Else
Even if you don’t see any thieves or shoplifters as you shop on Black Friday, they still have their hands in your pocket as you shop.
Shoppers May Be Paying More For Thanksgiving Dinner
You may be paying more for Thanksgiving dinner this year. CBS 2′s Roseanne Tellez reports.
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