Gas tax holiday: Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gasoline and diesel taxes
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — a move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump that also reveals the political toxicity of high gas prices in an election year.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — a move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump that also reveals the political toxicity of high gas prices in an election year.
Popularity of selling plasma for gas money spreads, as prices soar
"Twenty dollars is the new $5 in the tank," said Kemika King. "I’m a nurse and they still don’t pay the proper amount of money but we still have to live and need to get gas."
"Twenty dollars is the new $5 in the tank," said Kemika King. "I’m a nurse and they still don’t pay the proper amount of money but we still have to live and need to get gas."
Biden to consider a gasoline tax holiday
The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump.
The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump.
Michigan gas prices fall 5 cents, bucking trend of rising costs
One expert predicted last week that prices would start to fall ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
One expert predicted last week that prices would start to fall ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
Brownstown Township man sells his plasma to pay for gas
One man in construction travels across Metro Detroit just to get to work. The burden of high gas prices is forcing him to sell body fluids just to afford them.
One man in construction travels across Metro Detroit just to get to work. The burden of high gas prices is forcing him to sell body fluids just to afford them.
Michigan gas prices remain historically high, but expert predicts costs to drop by July 4
Despite this being the normal time when gas prices start to rise, one expert is encouraged by what he predicts is a drop in costs at the pump over the next couple weeks. Here's why.
Despite this being the normal time when gas prices start to rise, one expert is encouraged by what he predicts is a drop in costs at the pump over the next couple weeks. Here's why.
Why a Northern California gas station is charging nearly $10 a gallon
A Chevron station in Mendocino, Calif., was charging $9.63 this week for a gallon of regular gas.
A Chevron station in Mendocino, Calif., was charging $9.63 this week for a gallon of regular gas.
High gas prices have Michigan drivers weighing alternative transportation means
The numbers continue to horrify drivers in Michigan who can't contend with gas prices. For one driver, putting in $120 in his tank is becoming untenable.
The numbers continue to horrify drivers in Michigan who can't contend with gas prices. For one driver, putting in $120 in his tank is becoming untenable.
Michigan gas prices jump 18 cents, set another record
Michigan gas prices are up 18 cents from last week. A gallon of regular unleaded gas is now an average $5.22.
Michigan gas prices are up 18 cents from last week. A gallon of regular unleaded gas is now an average $5.22.
Drivers paying $5.13 a gallon in Metro Detroit as gas prices surge across Michigan
In other words, motorists are spending $75 to fill up their car's 15-gallon tank.
In other words, motorists are spending $75 to fill up their car's 15-gallon tank.
Michigan hits $5 gas milestone at the pump; analysts predict a cruel summer
"It’s almost like what’s that movie? 'Road Warrior,'" said Kevin Sane. "The race was for gas, fuel was like a commodity, it became almost an extinct thing. If you had it, it was like trading precious metal, and it looks like we’re headed that way."
"It’s almost like what’s that movie? 'Road Warrior,'" said Kevin Sane. "The race was for gas, fuel was like a commodity, it became almost an extinct thing. If you had it, it was like trading precious metal, and it looks like we’re headed that way."
Small business owners say record gas prices are crushing the 'American Dream'
"If gas prices keep going up everything is going to go up - even the food," Bahnam said. "A lot of things not going to see in the store anymore, like some kind of food are not going to see, because it’s not worth it to haul from place to place."
"If gas prices keep going up everything is going to go up - even the food," Bahnam said. "A lot of things not going to see in the store anymore, like some kind of food are not going to see, because it’s not worth it to haul from place to place."
Michigan gas prices reach record high amid Memorial Day demand spike
Gas prices are at a record high in Michigan, thanks to Memorial Day demand, according to AAA.
Gas prices are at a record high in Michigan, thanks to Memorial Day demand, according to AAA.
Michigan gas prices near $4.60 a gallon ahead of Memorial Day travel
The rising costs couldn't come at a worse time for the 153 million Americans expected to travel for the holidays.
The rising costs couldn't come at a worse time for the 153 million Americans expected to travel for the holidays.
Record gas prices for this long 'unprecedented': AAA
A national AAA spokesman said drivers should expect higher gas prices throughout the summer, especially if the war in Ukraine rages on.
A national AAA spokesman said drivers should expect higher gas prices throughout the summer, especially if the war in Ukraine rages on.
Michigan gas prices hit new high; drivers paying $65 to fill up 15-gallon tank
Even as demand fell slightly for gas, prices continued rising on the back of continued tensions between Russia and other countries.
Even as demand fell slightly for gas, prices continued rising on the back of continued tensions between Russia and other countries.
Gas spikes to another all-time high in Michigan; Metro Detroit gas prices surge to $4.30 a gallon
Gas prices soared 28 cents in a single week, setting a new record for the cost of a gallon of gas in Michigan.
Gas prices soared 28 cents in a single week, setting a new record for the cost of a gallon of gas in Michigan.
Gas price surge for spring brings more pain at the pump
"We need to see more production of oil locally in the United States," Griffin said.
"We need to see more production of oil locally in the United States," Griffin said.
Michigan gas prices jump 10 cents from last week
Michigan gas prices rose 10 cents from last week. Drivers are now paying more than $4 a gallon for regular unleaded gas.
Michigan gas prices rose 10 cents from last week. Drivers are now paying more than $4 a gallon for regular unleaded gas.