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91 percent in Texas poll say Iran war raising oil and gas prices

19 October 2026 at 21:11
More than 90 percent of Texas voters believe the Iran conflict is raising oil and gas prices, according to a new survey. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 91 percent of respondents said the war against Iran is making oil and gas prices in the U.S. “a lot higher” or “a little higher.” Only 7 percent…

91 percent in Texas poll say Iran war raising oil and gas prices

19 October 2026 at 21:11
More than 90 percent of Texas voters believe the Iran conflict is raising oil and gas prices, according to a new survey. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 91 percent of respondents said the war against Iran is making oil and gas prices in the U.S. “a lot higher” or “a little higher.” Only 7 percent…

Americans saying US on ‘wrong track’ hits record high for second Trump term: Poll

19 October 2026 at 14:51
A majority of Americans in a new survey believe the U.S. is on the “wrong track” as the midterms approach, marking a record high during President Trump’s second term. The NBC News Decision Desk poll, using data from SurveyMonkey, found that 71 percent of respondents said the country is heading down the “wrong track.” The…

Trump approval hits record low in new survey

19 October 2026 at 14:12
President Trump’s approval rating hit a record low in a new survey, with just more than two weeks until voters decide which party will control Congress next year. The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, released Sunday, shows Trump sitting at 33 percent approval. The rating is 4 points lower than a poll conducted in July, 8…

Retail sales saw 0.8% bump in September, but big chunk of spending went to paying for gas

Excluding business at gas stations, retail sales rose 0.2% in September. The government figures aren't adjusted for inflation, which accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expensive.

How much longer will consumers be willing to muscle through higher prices?

High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans' dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now

Oil Shipping Costs Spike, Lifting Prices from Pump to Grocery

15 October 2026 at 18:27
When the oil supertanker Esteem Explorer sails from the United States to Japan in late November, loaded with about 2 million barrels of crude, the journey will cost $81 million. The same journey would have cost $9.1 million last year, on average.

Economist breaks down new inflation report and what's driving prices higher

With the midterm elections just three weeks away, a new inflation report shows prices rising faster than expected, putting more pressure on Americans struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. To discuss what the latest numbers mean for Americans, Amna Nawaz spoke with Heather Long, vice president and chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.

Trump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts say

11 October 2026 at 16:56

Analysts say fuel will take weeks to ship and quantity is too small to affect prices, while full deal is unlikely to be met given damage to Russian refineries

Donald Trump’s deal with Vladimir Putin to temporarily lift sanctions on US imports of Russian diesel will have little “meaningful” effect on motorists and businesses in the US and overseas, energy and foreign policy analysts have predicted.

The US president infuriated Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he announced the deal on Friday, writing on Truth Social that the agreement with his Russia counterpart to supply millions of tonnes of diesel was essential to reduce fuel prices in the US, which have soared after his decision to go to war against Iran.

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© Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images

As Texas declares state of emergency over fuel shortage, what’s dyed diesel

1 October 2026 at 21:15
As global oil supplies continue to tighten up amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts that have pushed up fuel prices, the governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency.

As Texas declares state of emergency over fuel shortage, what’s dyed diesel

1 October 2026 at 21:15
As global oil supplies continue to tighten up amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts that have pushed up fuel prices, the governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency.

U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released

1 October 2026 at 18:41
The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.

U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released

1 October 2026 at 18:41
The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.

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