FUEL PRICES

Apr 11 2026FINANCE

How Florida's Fuel Prices Got Hooked on Global Drama

Florida’s gas and diesel prices have been playing a game of tag with global events lately, and the Sunshine State isn’t winning. For weeks, drivers paid way more than the rest of the country—sometimes 15 cents extra per gallon for gas and 35 cents for diesel—because Iran’s actions near the Strait of

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Gas Tax Pause? A Short‑Term Fix, Long‑Term Cost

Washington’s gas price is high. AAA says the average was $5. 30 last week, far above the national mean of $3. 98. The state’s tax is 55. 4 cents per gallon, the third highest in the U. S. , plus a federal tax of 18. 4 cents. A yearly 2 % bump on July 1 is built in to help counter inflation. Washingt

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

Higher Baggage Fees Hit Travelers Amid Rising Fuel Costs

United Airlines has announced a hike in checked‑bag charges, raising the fee for the first two bags by $10 and adding an extra $50 for a third bag. The change, effective on tickets bought after April 3, follows a similar move by JetBlue earlier in March. Passengers traveling to the U. S. , Mexico, C

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Tuk‑Tuk Drivers Shut Down as Fuel Costs Skyrocket

The streets of Mogadishu feel quieter now that many tuk‑tuk operators have pulled their vehicles out of service. Rising fuel prices, tied to the ongoing tensions in Iran that choke oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, have made it impossible for these small three‑wheelers to stay profitable. Pa

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Jun 21 2025BUSINESS

Middle East Tensions Send European Fuel Prices Skyward

The Middle East is in turmoil, and Europe is feeling the heat, literally. Jet fuel and diesel prices in Europe have shot up to their highest points in over a year. Why? Because traders are nervous about the war between Iran and Israel. They fear that the conflict could mess with fuel exports from th

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fishing in Deep Waters: How Rising Fuel Prices are Affecting Ghana's Coastal Communities

Have you ever thought about how much fuel goes into getting fish from the ocean to your plate? In Ghana, small-scale fisherfolk are feeling the pinch as fuel prices climb. A recent study looked into how these price hikes are affecting their lives and the health of the marine environment. The study

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