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Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Costco says Americans are panic-buying one thing again - and it's not toilet paper

Costco’s lower gas prices drive record pump sales, attracting new and existing members and increasing in-store shopping.
#gas-prices
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Expert: Gas Prices Won't Drop Below $3 Again Until 2032

Gas prices are not expected to return to pre-Iran war levels, with $3-per-gallon estimates tied to Brent crude dropping below $70 and taking until 2032.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Gas Is Over $4.50 a Gallon. For Your Next Rental, Should You Try an E.V. or Hybrid? We Do the Math.

Crude oil and gas prices have risen sharply, leading many Americans to cut travel spending and shift toward electric and hybrid rentals.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations

High gas prices are forcing swing voters to cut spending and feel political leaders are not addressing the impact on everyday costs.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Gas Is Over $4.50 a Gallon. For Your Next Rental, Should You Try an E.V. or Hybrid? We Do the Math.

more#gas-prices
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Scott Bessent Confronted Over Strange Cabinet Meeting Notes

Bessent laughed off viral cabinet notes, saying they were not meant to signal desperation or calm anyone, while asserting gas prices will fall after an Iran deal.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Scott Bessent busted writing "concerning" affirmation to himself during Cabinet meeting - LGBTQ Nation

A notepad with “Resilience” and “Operation Economic Fury” circulated after a Cabinet meeting, linking Treasury sanctions on Iran to claims about lower oil and rising gas costs.
SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Gavin Newsom posts kinky photo of 'good boy' Ted Cruz amid Chevron social media spat

AI-generated imagery links Chevron branding to Ted Cruz, while claims argue branded fuel costs more than unbranded alternatives.
Marketing
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A Dating App Is Giving Away Free Gas to Convince People to Get Out of the House

Dating participation is constrained by rising costs, leading apps and brands to use incentives like gas gift cards to encourage low-budget dates.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Will Cain and Abdul El-Sayed Clash Over $1.8B 'Piggy Bank'

Debate centered on rule of law, immigration enforcement, and a $1.8 billion DOJ-related compensation fund, with candidates interrupting and deflecting questions.
US Elections
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gas is up 51% since February. Americans just started buying less of everything else | Fortune

Consumer confidence fell as high gas and elevated inflation reduced purchasing power despite near-record stock gains.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Uber's Andrew Macdonald on what America's economy looks like from the driver's seat

Uber uses real-time platform data to assess how rising gas prices affect driver earnings and sentiment, and adjusts support accordingly.
#consumer-sentiment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

'Americans are literally getting squeezed': A top economist on why your wages are disappearing | Fortune

US Elections
fromAxios
6 days ago

Even Republicans are souring on Trump's economy

Republicans’ economic confidence is falling sharply, with rising inflation expectations and worsening views of prices and gas driving the decline.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

'Americans are literally getting squeezed': A top economist on why your wages are disappearing | Fortune

U.S. consumer sentiment hit a record low as inflation pressures and war-related costs squeeze real earnings despite resilient spending.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Shock Poll Delivers a Midterm Warning -- 55% Americans Say Trump's Economy Is Failing Them

Consumer sentiment is declining sharply, with 55% of Americans feeling the economy is not working for them, despite stock market highs.
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US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Is the Working Class Finally Turning on Trump?

Trump claims inflation policies are working, but polls show most Americans blame him for higher gas and living costs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Segment Warns of High Gas Prices Ahead of Memorial Day Travel: Food for Thought'

There's a whole lot of traffic on the road on Friday. It's gonna be a record number of people. That's not something we saw coming. We thought, Hey, with these high gas prices, maybe there'll be fewer people that'll get on the road,' but apparently not so much.
US news
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it 'an indication of stress' | Fortune

Lower-income shoppers are buying less gas as prices rise, signaling financial stress and potential pressure on retail prices if fuel costs persist.
E-Commerce
fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago

Target's comeback strategy is working

Target’s comparable sales rose 5.6% and guidance was raised, indicating resilient customer spending despite higher gas prices and strong retail competition.
fromFortune
1 week ago

'In 60 days there's been a huge change in the attitudes of this country': Former Detroit mayor says bipartisan approach in governor race is doomed | Fortune

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said Thursday that he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor citing an increasingly "toxic" political climate due to President Donald Trump's war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices. Duggan, a longtime Democrat, was running as an independent to replace Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer who can't run again due to term limits.
US Elections
Business
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Walmart and Target are seeing a curious phenomenon in earnings this week-and their stock is feeling the impact

Walmart faces pressure from higher fuel costs hitting low-income shoppers, while Target shows improving sales and stock performance after prior setbacks.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Says AI Is 'Amazing' In Message To 'Scared' Americans

AI is praised as amazing because employment and workforce participation are said to be higher in the United States.
SF politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Welcome to MAGA!" Pete Buttigieg's replacement rages at Dem who questioned his corporate funding - LGBTQ Nation

A Senate hearing questioned Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s ethics over a sponsored family road trip and his lack of knowledge about trip gas spending.
#electric-vehicles
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Travelers look at electric vehicles to save on summer road trips

Electric vehicles reduce road-trip costs and improve convenience through lower fuel expenses, expanded charging infrastructure, and longer ranges.
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Here's What The Biggest EV Skeptics Want In An Electric Car

Over a quarter of U.S. car shoppers remain very likely to consider an EV despite tax credit removal and falling EV sales.
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#us-politics
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Sean "Road Trip" Duffy's obsession with Pete Buttigieg is getting weird - Queerty

A seven-month road trip reality show drew criticism, and Pete Buttigieg said it is not patriotism and is embarrassing amid unaffordable travel.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

C-SPAN Caller Asks GOP Congressman Why Republicans Parrot Trump's Crazy Fox News Talking Points?'

Gas prices and inflation were blamed on global conflicts and production policies, with Haridopolos citing increased oil production and long-term benefits from Venezuela.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

C-SPAN Caller Hammers House Republican on Trump Acting Like He's Jesus Christ' In Awkward Exchange

Haridopolos responded to gas-price complaints by citing increased U.S. oil production and blaming prior actions on Biden-era policies and strategic oil reserve reductions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson Insists at Presser: Trump Is Thinking About Americans' Financial Situations'

The president is portrayed as focused on resolving the Iran conflict, with reopening the Strait of Hormuz expected to ease economic pressure and gas prices.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Falsely Claims The Stock Market Hit a New High' After Dow Loses More Than 300 Points

Trump claimed the stock market hit a new high and gas prices fell, but major indexes dropped and AAA reported a slight gas price increase.
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Sean "Road Trip" Duffy's obsession with Pete Buttigieg is getting weird - Queerty

A seven-month road trip reality show drew criticism, and Pete Buttigieg said it is not patriotism and is embarrassing amid unaffordable travel.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

C-SPAN Caller Asks GOP Congressman Why Republicans Parrot Trump's Crazy Fox News Talking Points?'

Gas prices and inflation were blamed on global conflicts and production policies, with Haridopolos citing increased oil production and long-term benefits from Venezuela.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

C-SPAN Caller Hammers House Republican on Trump Acting Like He's Jesus Christ' In Awkward Exchange

Haridopolos responded to gas-price complaints by citing increased U.S. oil production and blaming prior actions on Biden-era policies and strategic oil reserve reductions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson Insists at Presser: Trump Is Thinking About Americans' Financial Situations'

The president is portrayed as focused on resolving the Iran conflict, with reopening the Strait of Hormuz expected to ease economic pressure and gas prices.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Falsely Claims The Stock Market Hit a New High' After Dow Loses More Than 300 Points

Trump claimed the stock market hit a new high and gas prices fell, but major indexes dropped and AAA reported a slight gas price increase.
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Cars
fromFortune
1 week ago

While Detroit blinked on EVs, the Iran war has handed Chinese automakers the opportunity of a lifetime | Fortune

Rising gas prices from the Iran war create a market opening for Chinese carmakers as U.S. automakers retreat from EV investment.
Silicon Valley food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Bay Area senior meal services threatened as rising gas prices strain Meals on Wheels programs

Rising gas prices increase delivery costs for Meals on Wheels, threatening meal services for vulnerable seniors and volunteer participation in Contra Costa County.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Antonio Villaraigosa: California Can't Blame Issues on Trump

Democrats should address California’s homelessness and cost-of-living problems without blaming President Trump for everything.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WHOOSH!' CNN Journos Stunned By Trump's Staggering 67-Point Disapproval on War

Trump’s net approval is at a new low, with disapproval rising across major issues and no polls showing positive ratings since early in his second term.
#iran-war
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox's Bret Baier Asks Trump If He Underestimated' Iran's Pain Tolerance': Why Are We Where We Are?'

Trump said he did not underestimate Iran’s pain tolerance and claimed U.S. strikes could disable key Iranian infrastructure within two days.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN Anchor Calls BS on Trump Over War: Trump May Not Be Keeping Track, But Americans Certainly Are Via Gas Prices'

Abby Phillip corrected Trump on the duration of the Iran War and highlighted rising gas prices affecting Americans.
World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

America is lucky it's no longer a manufacturing powerhouse-it's what's protecting the U.S. economy from the worst of the oil shock, top economist says | Fortune

The Iran war has disrupted global energy supplies, causing significant price increases in gas and food in the U.S.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox's Bret Baier Asks Trump If He Underestimated' Iran's Pain Tolerance': Why Are We Where We Are?'

Trump said he did not underestimate Iran’s pain tolerance and claimed U.S. strikes could disable key Iranian infrastructure within two days.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN Anchor Calls BS on Trump Over War: Trump May Not Be Keeping Track, But Americans Certainly Are Via Gas Prices'

Abby Phillip corrected Trump on the duration of the Iran War and highlighted rising gas prices affecting Americans.
World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

America is lucky it's no longer a manufacturing powerhouse-it's what's protecting the U.S. economy from the worst of the oil shock, top economist says | Fortune

The Iran war has disrupted global energy supplies, causing significant price increases in gas and food in the U.S.
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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates

A cross-country unscripted family road trip promotes civic learning and patriotism ahead of America’s 250th birthday, while triggering backlash over costs and timing amid high gas prices.
Podcast
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Pete Buttigieg slams his replacement's "road trip" in just 4 words - LGBTQ Nation

Sean Duffy’s seven-month road trip announcement was criticized as out of touch amid rising gas prices and affordability concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Out of Touch': Good Morning America Covers Sean Duffy Defending His Road Trip Reality TV Series

The one time The Real World star is returning to reality TV in a five-part series called The Great American Road Trip following Duffy, his wife Fox News anchor Rachel Campos-Duffy and their children traveling to iconic American places. President Trump featured in the first moments of the newly released trailer. DUFFY: So the motto is, to love America is to see America.
Alternative transportation
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Republicans Rally Around Feeble Way to Lower Gas Prices

A federal gas tax suspension is being considered to lower gas prices, but savings are expected to be limited and temporary.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Plans to Suspend the Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Go Back Down

Suspend the 18-cents-per-gallon federal gas tax temporarily until gas prices fall, then phase it back in, requiring congressional action.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Chasten Buttigieg slams Sean Duffy's family road trip and return to reality TV

A Trump Transportation Secretary faced criticism for filming a family reality show while families faced high gas and grocery prices.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

From flowers to outings, Bay Area celebrates Mother's Day despite high gas prices

Mother’s Day celebrations across the Bay Area continued despite rising gas prices, with families visiting flower markets, historic ships, and museums.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability

Voters in Toledo and across Ohio report rising living costs, especially gas prices, and link the strain to national leadership and international conflict.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

National mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up

GOP faces strong national headwinds in midterms despite recent redistricting wins in Virginia and Tennessee.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

McDonald's focus on value lifts sales, but says gas prices could dent demand

High U.S. gas prices and Iran-war anxiety are expected to pressure McDonald’s sales, especially among low-income customers, despite better first-quarter results.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Iran War forces DoorDash to shell out $50 million to help struggling delivery drivers | Fortune

DoorDash offered temporary gas-price compensation to drivers while demand stayed strong, but revenue and investment plans were adjusted to offset higher costs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Such a Stupid Question': Trump Snaps at Horror Show' Reporter

SCOTT: Mr. President, you are here against the backdrop of the war in a Iran. Why focus on all these projects right now with gas prices soaring? TRUMP: You know why? Because I wanna keep our country beautiful and safe. Beautiful also. This place was a disgusting place. It was Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and we had a terrible, disgusting you probably don't see dirt. But I do. And you walked down this pond. If you would've walked down they'll tell you better than anybody. They had to take 11 or 12 truckloads of garbage out of that lake, out of that water. And it sat there for years like that. And that's not what our country's about. Our country's about beauty, cleanliness, safety, great people. Not a filthy capital.
Washington DC
#california
SF politics
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Calif. has enough oil for the next 6 weeks. Beyond that, there are questions.

California may face higher gas prices if the war in Iran continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Candidates for California governor tangle in testy debate with mail voting already underway

Candidates in California's gubernatorial race engaged in sharp attacks during a debate, highlighting divisions on issues like gas prices and immigration.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Calif. has enough oil for the next 6 weeks. Beyond that, there are questions.

California may face higher gas prices if the war in Iran continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Candidates for California governor tangle in testy debate with mail voting already underway

Candidates in California's gubernatorial race engaged in sharp attacks during a debate, highlighting divisions on issues like gas prices and immigration.
more#california
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Pete Buttigieg slams Trump administration for blaming him for their problems in just 6 words - LGBTQ Nation

Pete Buttigieg criticized the Trump administration for blaming him and Biden for issues stemming from their own unpopular policies and decisions.
#oil-prices
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge

More than 8 in 10 Americans said pain at the pump is putting a strain on their household budgets and a strong majority blames President Trump, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
US news
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Teslas And Hybrids Were Some Of The Fastest-Selling Used Cars In March

Electric vehicles and hybrids were the fastest-selling used cars in March due to high gas prices and increased supply of lightly used EVs.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Seth Meyers on Trump's poll ratings: His disapproval is higher than Covid and January 6'

Americans oppose the Iran war and are frustrated with rising gas prices, impacting Trump's disapproval ratings significantly.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

These Grocery Store Items Get More Expensive First When Fuel Costs Rise - Tasting Table

Gas price increases lead to higher grocery prices, especially for perishable items requiring refrigerated transport.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Megyn Kelly Goes Off on Trump Over Gas Prices Amid Stunning Surge: F*cking Bullsh*t!'

SIRIUSXM HOST MEGYN KELLY: By the way, I just want to correct myself. That was yesterday. Today, they've already gone off another 10 cents to $4 and almost 40 cents a barrel. It's 4.39 that the average gallon is costing.
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