As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax

WASHINGTON — As the war in Iran pushes U.S. gas prices toward $4 a gallon nationally, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax in the latest attempt to try to control surging energy costs. Lawmakers say the action would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses that rely on their cars and … Read more

USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge, raising some postage prices as transportation costs jump

The U.S. Postal Service is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war, the agency announced on Wednesday.  The USPS said it will impose an 8% surcharge on select postage prices, beginning April 26, pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The extra charge will remain in place through … Read more

Trump administration waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices

The Trump administration will temporarily lift summer gasoline regulations as prices at the pump near $4 a gallon amid the Iran war.  The emergency fuel waiver allows refiners and retailers to sell E15 gasoline, which is blended with 15% ethanol, over the summer, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Wednesday.  Restrictions on selling E10 gasoline, … Read more

Jet fuel prices soar as airlines warn supplies could run dry within weeks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jet fuel prices in the U.S. have more than doubled in a matter of weeks as Middle East tensions squeeze supply, fueling concerns airlines could run short of fuel. Prices jumped from about $2.17 to $4.56 per gallon by March 20, according to the Argus U.S. Jet … Read more

Small comforts fade and big worries grow as fuel prices surge globally

A birthday beach trip. Weekend jaunts with the kids. Even a bedtime beer. As gas prices remain high, people around the globe are stretching their paychecks, giving up small comforts as everyday costs bloat and they try to keep up with their biggest bills. “For now, we’re still managing to hold on,” said Luis Catalano, … Read more

Iran war, rising gas prices fuel economic concerns; most say conflict not going well, don’t want regime left in power, CBS News poll finds

When gauging a war, Americans consider at least two important things: what the goals are overseas and its impact back home. Right now, Americans want a lot of things to happen in Iran: Most feel it’s important to stop its nuclear program, ensure the Iranian people are free, and, now that the conflict is underway, … Read more

How rising fuel prices impact consumers shopping in stores or online

Rising fuel prices can impact consumers beyond the gas pump. Oil prices have surged more than 40% since the Iran war effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz. The price hike can impact everything from cargo ships crossing the Pacific to the delivery van pulling up outside your home – and the costs could quickly … Read more