Bernanke can say stuff that moves interest rates. Prominent market types can move stock prices. World events can move oil prices. But presidents simply can't move gas prices.
Josh Molofsky | Posted 05.26.2012
The reality is that the president has very little control over oil prices. The upcoming summer "driving season," Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz and the ramped up rhetoric on Iran's nuclear program all have a hand in the game.
Kelly Rigg | Posted 05.26.2012
The fact is Americans pay less for gasoline than virtually any other OECD country, while Europeans generally pay amongst the highest prices in the world -- not just amongst OECD countries but amongst all countries.
Bill Chameides | Posted 05.16.2012
OK, amidst the discussion of rising gas prices, we have some good news on the car front. The average mpg for cars sold in the United States is on an upward climb, and has been for a while.
AP | CHRIS KAHN | Posted 05.25.2011
NEW YORK — The price of oil is poised for another run at $100 a barrel after a global economic rebound sent it surging 34 percent since May. That co...
The Huffington Post/AP | Dean Praetorius | Posted 05.25.2011
Experts say U.S. gasoline demand is at the start of a long-term decline, and while U.S. consumers have gotten used to rising gas prices and falling de...
Erik Ose | Posted 05.25.2011
Biden's acceptance speech proved what the citizens of Delaware have known for a long time: Biden is a regular Joe with all-American family values who also happens to be a Senator.
Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011
One woman may have found a solution to rising gas prices that doesn't involve a hybrid car, riding a bike or any kind of new technology or alternative...
Jared Bernstein | Posted 04.02.2012