Biden administration
Running on Empty: Petroleum reserve hits low point, gas prices begin to rise again(The Center Square) – Gas prices are on the rise again just as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits a low point that many say is a problem. Gas prices hit… Read More
National
Poll: 79% of Americans dissatisfied with the direction of the country(The Center Square) – Only a fraction of Americans are satisfied “with the way things are going in the U.S.,” according to a new poll. Gallup released the survey … Read More
Economy
Proposed tax cut, declines in unemployment, gas prices highlight Missouri economics(The Center Square) – Missouri’s economic landscape was shaped by two data points this week and an announcement on Monday about a tax cut. Missouri’s unemployment rate of… Read More
Inflation
Food prices rise fastest rate since 1970s(The Center Square) – Despite slowing inflation in July, food prices have continued to rise at historic levels, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. “The food index… Read More
Gas Prices
Missouri’s average gas price falls to $3.79As of August 3, Missouri’s average gas price according to AAA was $3.79 for regular gas, which was below the national average of $4.16. Gas prices fell from the previous week’s… Read More
Economy
Poll: 3 out of 4 middle class families are falling behind as prices rise(The Center Square) – Three out of four middle class households report falling behind the rising cost of living as inflation continues to soar, according to a new poll. Primerica… Read More
Biden administration
Poll: Biden’s economic approval rating hits new low(The Center Square) – As Americans continue to face soaring inflation and high gas prices, President Joe Biden’s economic approval rating has hit a new low. According to a new … Read More
Gas Prices
Missouri’s average gas price falls to $4.50As of July 6, Missouri’s average gas price according to AAA was $4.50 for regular gas, which was below the national average of $4.78. Gas prices fell from the previous week’s… Read More
Gas Prices
Most Americans expect higher gas prices this year as they struggle to make ends meet, polls show(The Center Square) – Despite already paying record high gas prices last month, most Americans expect prices to get even worse, a new poll shows. Rasmussen Reports released the poll,… Read More
Economy
Survey: A third of U.S. small businesses can’t pay rent because of inflation(The Center Square) – More than a third of small businesses can’t pay rent, newly released data shows. The small business network Alignable released new survey results that found… Read More
Gasoline
Abbott: EPA plan will cripple oil production in Permian Basin, raise gas prices further(The enter Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing back against an Environmental Protection Agency proposal that he says would cripple oil and gas production in the Permian Basin… Read More
Politics
TCS exclusive: Trump talks energy, war, Illinois’ primaries in Thursday interview(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump criticized his successor's energy policies, predicted rolling blackout and brownouts this summer, and warned of the potential for another world war in… Read More
Gas Prices, National
With gas prices 62% higher than last year, IRS raises business mileage rate(The Center Square) – Motorists are paying gas prices 62% higher than last year, and the Internal Revenue Service Thursday announced a 7% increase in the optional standard mileage rate… Read More
National
Gas prices hit new record for 10th consecutive day(The Center Square) – Gas prices rose yet again Wednesday, setting another record high and adding to a string of consecutive record-high days. According to AAA, the national average price… Read More
National
Average Illinois gas prices nearly a dollar more than Missouri(The Center Square) – Gas prices continue to climb and likely won’t retreat anytime soon. The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline in Illinois is about $5.40,… Read More
National
As food prices soar with no end in sight, Americans change habits(The Center Square) – Americans are changing their shopping habits because of soaring food prices. And disruptions in the international farming community have some worried about the food supply heading… Read More
National
Gas prices hit new record highs to kick off week(The Center Square) – Gas prices hit another new record to kick off the week Monday, continuing a steady stream of record-breaking days. According to AAA, the national average price… Read More
National
Gas prices spike every day this week, hit another record high Friday(The Center Square) – Gas prices increased another 5 cents over night to reach yet another record high, marking another week where costs rose every day as economists worry about… Read More
State Government
As some states take measures to relieve gas prices like tax suspensions, Illinois does little, critics say(The Center Square) – As gas prices continue to soar around the country, some states are taking action with sizable tax breaks. But in Illinois, little is being done, critics… Read More
National
Gas prices jump in leaps and bounds, setting another new record(The Center Square) – Gas prices spiked 10 cents in just two days this week, setting new records almost daily. The national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline… Read More