... spending increased 0.6 percent in January compared with December, the first rise in six months, driven in part by higher gas prices. Pay raises for federal employees and the military also helped boost personal income by 0.4 percent. Still ...

... produce ethanol in the United States last year an increase of almost a billion bushels over 2007. Last year's higher gas prices, coupled with drought or floods in food production areas of the world are taking a toll on supply and demand ...

... promotion, National Stay at Home Week begins Sept. 21 also the official start of the 2008-09 TV season. If only sky-high gas prices would guarantee ABC a captive audience! Alas, it's hard to make an argument that viewers are breathlessly awaiting ...

... Michigan Consumer Sentiment studies for November. The perception that the economy is getting worse is fueled by higher gas prices and winter heating costs and the spreading crisis in the financial sector. Barack Obama already has tried to link ...

... percent. Overall, the year was expected to be the worst for the auto industry since 1998 as consumers fretted over high gas prices, falling home prices and the economy. December also was a tough month for automakers despite a slew of holiday discounts ...

... stations nationwide. But Kloza thinks slower demand growth will prevent the national average from rising that high. High gas prices may actually help some companies that rely on tourism. Carl Wilgus, executive director of the Pocono Mountains Visitors ...

... much response. John Townsend, a spokesman for AAA, said motorists are slowing down to conserve fuel because of high gas prices, but they don't want to be saddled by a 55 mph limit everywhere especially on long, rural interstate highways ...

... have a meter that is costing a customer, it adds up quite a bit." The problem compounds the aggravation of record high gas prices. On Tuesday, the national average hit a record $3.51 per gallon, according to a survey of stations by AAA and ...

... Cato Institute. Meanwhile, the oil and gas companies which already have been tallying massive profits thanks to higher gas prices could see another boon to their bottom line if prices rise and they don't have to deduct any tax from their prices ...

... Paige wanted to pick all of Bessie's flowers. Are you ready for summer? Are you planning a vacation? With the high gas prices, it looks like a lot of people will be staying close to home. I know the gas prices are eating a whole in my purse ...