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News Articles: energy prices

A man stops to fill up his car at a gas station in Washington, D.C., in November. Gas prices have fallen this spring, despite the fact that they typically rise this time of year, largely because of lower oil prices. That saves drivers money and also brings down the costs of goods.

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  • Business

Why oil prices are falling, and what it means for the economy

Between tariffs roiling the global economy and OPEC putting more barrels on the market, prices have dropped significantly since January. That's good for consumers, and bad for oil companies.

May 06, 2025
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
An aerial view of oil storage containers near the Chevron Pasadena Refinery in June 2024 in Pasadena, Texas.  The U.S. is now the world's largest oil producer. President Trump says he is declaring a 'national energy emergency' as one of his first acts in office.

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  • Politics

Trump plans to declare a 'national energy emergency.' What does that mean?

President Trump is making energy a top priority on his first day in office, pledging to declare a national emergency – which no president has ever done before. The implications aren't clear.

January 20, 2025
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
Tomato shortages in the U.K. are being blamed on bad weather, energy prices and trade policy

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  • Economy

Let them eat... turnips? Tomato shortage in UK has politicians looking for answers

Frost, floods, energy prices and Brexit are among the possible culprits in the shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli and lettuce in the U.K.

March 01, 2023
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By:
  • Stacey Vanek Smith
A ballet dancer warms up before an open rehearsal at the Audi automobile factory in Gyor, Hungary, on Thursday. The Ballet Company of Gyor is rehearsing at the factory after being forced to shutter its rehearsal hall in response to soaring energy prices.

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  • Europe

An energy crunch forces a Hungarian ballet company to move to a car factory

The Ballet Company of Gyor began rehearsing at a local Audi factory last month after being forced to shutter its rehearsal hall in response to soaring energy prices.

February 18, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
The empty assembly line at the Duralex glassware factory in Orléans, France, on Nov. 15.

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  • World

Europe fears its industries will jet to the U.S. as energy costs force plant closures

Duralex glassware maker is just one company that's suspended operations over spiking energy costs after a cutoff of Russian natural gas.

November 25, 2022
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By:
  • Eleanor Beardsley
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

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  • Europe

The European Union faces a battle to keep energy prices from harming its economy

European Union leaders enter a crucial stretch this week to make sure runaway energy prices and short supplies do not further tank their struggling economies and foment unrest.

October 18, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Kevin Soyt, Robert Hamilton and Dave Bayer participate in a water aerobics class in the John Knox Village Continuing Care Retirement Community pool on Oct. 15, 2021 in Pompano Beach, Fla. The Social Security Administration announced the largest cost-of-living adjustment in decades: 8.7%.

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  • Economy

High inflation leads to the biggest raise in Social Security in more than 40 years

Retirees and others who rely on Social Security will see a large boost in benefits next year, with the average benefit rising by $141 per month, as inflation stays above 8%.

October 13, 2022
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By:
  • Scott Horsley

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