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US Economic Sentiment Near Record Low on Prices
US consumer sentiment fell to 48.1 in September, near a record low, as gas prices, mortgage rates and inflation squeeze households before the midterms.
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EconomyPolitics
Gas Prices Near 2026 High Weeks Before Midterms
U.S. gas prices hit $4.46 a gallon, nearing their 2026 high, as the Iran war drives fuel costs upward just weeks before the midterm elections.
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Economy & Energy
US Fuel Prices Hit Record Labor Day High Amid Iran War
Gas prices hit record $4.15 per gallon for Labor Day as Iran War disrupts oil supplies and refinery issues strain domestic production.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Energy Prices to Rise Tuesday: Switch Today
Belgian energy contracts are expected to increase September 1. Consumers advised to switch providers Monday to lock in current rates before the hike.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Energy Prices to Rise Tuesday: Switch Today
Belgian energy contracts are expected to increase September 1. Consumers advised to switch providers Monday to lock in current rates before the hike.
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EconomyEnergy
Belgian Gas Contract Prices Surge 20% on Winter Fears
Belgian fixed gas contract prices rise 20% amid low European storage levels and Middle East tensions, raising fears of a new energy crisis this winter.
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EconomyPolitics
Consumer Confidence Falls on Iran-Driven Gas Price Hike
American consumer confidence fell to 90.8 in July as the Iran conflict pushed gas prices back up to $4.10, raising fresh inflation and political concerns.
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Economy
Energy Prices Surge: Oil Above $97, Gas at Peak, Gasoline €2
Oil surges past $97, gas returns to peak levels, and Belgian gasoline approaches €2 per liter as Middle East conflict drives energy costs higher.
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EconomyPolitics
US Gas Prices Hit $4 Again as Iran War Disrupts Oil Markets
US gas prices hit $4 per gallon as renewed US-Iran fighting disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, squeezing American households.
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PoliticsEconomy
Behind Trump's $3.47 Gas: An NFL Coach and Two Brothers
An investigation reveals the unlikely coalition behind Trump's Freedom Fuel Network: a Ravens coach, a GOP fundraiser and two New Jersey brothers.
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EconomyUS
Inflation Cools in June as Gas Prices Fall, Easing Fed
US inflation fell to 3.5% in June as gas prices dropped 9.7%, the largest CPI decline in four years. Core inflation eased, reducing pressure on the Fed.
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EconomyConsumer
Gas Prices Are Swinging: How to Budget for Volatility
Gas prices are swinging wildly due to the Iran war. Experts share budgeting strategies to manage fuel cost volatility and protect your wallet.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump Announces Gas Price Cuts Ahead of July 4 Celebration
Trump announces Freedom Fuel Network will cut gas prices at 25 Philadelphia-area stations on July 3, as the administration pressures retailers.
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EconomyPolitics
Treasury Warns Gas Stations in Price Gouging Probe
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns gas stations to lower prices as crude oil plummets, launching a price gouging probe. Trump demands $2.50/gallon.
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PoliticsEnergy
Trump Orders DOJ Probe Into Oil Companies Over Gas Gouging
President Trump accuses oil companies of price gouging and orders a DOJ investigation as gas prices remain elevated despite falling crude oil costs.
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Economy
US Gas Prices Dip Below $4 for First Time Since March
US gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since March after the US-Iran peace deal, but remain 25% higher than last year amid inflation.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump's Iran Deal Splits GOP as Gas Prices Drop Below $4
Trump's Iran deal splits Republicans as gas prices drop below $4. A new poll finds most Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.
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Economy
Gas Prices in Belgium Drop to Lowest Level Since Mid-March
Belgian gas prices fall to three-month low as SPF Économie announces cuts of up to 6.3 cents per litre, driven by US-Iran peace deal progress.
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EconomyPolitics
Georgia Gas Prices Set to Spike as Tax Suspension Expires
Georgia's gas tax suspension expires at midnight, adding $0.33 per gallon. Kemp declines extension amid budget shortfall and election debate.
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PoliticsEconomy
Swing Voters Factor High Gas Prices Into Midterm Calculus
NPR's Swing Shift project finds swing voters factoring high gas prices into midterm decisions as a new poll shows 63% blame President Trump.
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EconomyInfrastructure
Trump Gas Tax Holiday Plan Threatens Infrastructure Funding
Trump's gas tax holiday push could worsen an infrastructure funding crisis as the Highway Trust Fund faces a $17 billion shortfall.
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Economy
US Consumer Confidence Sinks as War-Driven Inflation Bites
Consumer confidence fell in May as gas prices topped $4.50/gallon and inflation hit 3.8%. The University of Michigan sentiment index hit a record low.
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EconomyEnergy
Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High as Summer Energy Costs Surge
Gas prices reach $4.55/gal ahead of Memorial Day while electricity bills climb 8.5%. The Iran war drives energy costs to multi-year highs.
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EconomyEnergy
Gas Price Crisis Grips US Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
National gas prices hit $4.55/gallon as Iran war disrupts oil supplies, California battles Chevron, and 45M Americans face costly holiday travel.
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EconomyConsumer
Gas Prices Surge Past $4.80 Ahead of Summer Travel Season
Gas prices are surging past $4.80 per gallon ahead of summer travel, driven by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. Consumers face higher costs.
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