Inflation held steady in February before Iran war drove up gas prices, CPI report shows

The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in February, unchanged from the prior month and representing a cooler pace than economists had forecast. The Labor Department data captures the period before the Iran war broke out in late February. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation concerns among investors.  “Inflation was starting to ease in … Read more

House GOP urges Trump to choke off Iran ally’s oil profits as Middle East turmoil spikes US gas prices

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is urging the Trump administration to choke off Russia’s profits from one of its largest energy companies as global oil prices spike. It comes as the U.S. and Israel’s conflict with Iran, one of Russia’s closest allies on the … Read more

Trump Faces Concerns Over Iran War Plan and Rising Gas Prices

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Georgia Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Heads to Runoff 01:35 Now Playing Trump Faces Concerns Over Iran War Plan and Rising Gas Prices 02:13 UP NEXT US Says It Hit 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Ships Near Strait of Hormuz 02:27 … Read more

CBS News price tracker shows how much food, gas, utility and housing costs are rising

As consumers cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures and the potential impact of tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food to utilities and rent. Use the tool below to explore price changes in dozens of items across different categories. About the data The categories in this tracker … Read more

From Biden’s ‘war’ on gas prices to ‘small price to pay’: GOP shifts tone as Iran conflict hits pumps

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans sharply criticized former President Joe Biden over rising prices at the gas pump, but a spike in energy prices amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran threatens to scramble the party’s affordability messaging. The Iran conflict has led to a surge in gas prices for Americans, leading … Read more

Can the president bring down gas prices? Here are 5 options available to Trump.

President Trump is weighing several options to lower oil prices, which have surged about 20% since the U.S. war with Iran began on Feb. 28, driving up fuel costs higher across the country. But his options for reining in energy costs are limited, especially if the conflict continues for months, experts said. “There’s not a … Read more

Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren’t. Here’s why.

U.S. motorists are likely to face higher gas prices for several weeks even if crude oil remains stable, according to GasBuddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan. Global crude prices swung wildly on Monday, soaring to nearly $120 a barrel earlier in the day before dropping after President Trump told CBS News that the U.S. war with … Read more

Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices? Here’s what experts say.

Gas prices are surging across the U.S., with motorists paying about 20% more per gallon than before the start of the U.S. war with Iran. Experts say one option that could help tame prices at the pump is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the nation’s emergency oil stockpile designed to cushion supply shocks. The average price per … Read more

Gas prices surge, pinching Americans and handing the GOP a new midterm headache

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump, who rode promises of affordability back to the White House, is now confronting Iran-driven volatility that’s undermining that message as fuel costs rise nationwide — and putting fresh pressure on Republicans heading into the midterms. With the Iran conflict rattling oil markets and raising … Read more