Why Gas Prices Rise Quickly but Fall Slowly

As soon as oil prices rise, it takes little time before drivers begin to feel the pain at the pump. But it takes far longer for price decreases to reach consumers. Here’s why.
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Five Ways the Government Could Make Oil Prices Fall

Sky-high oil and gas prices risk tipping the U.S. economy back into recession. But Washington isn’t powerless when it comes to oil prices: Here are five things that the federal and state governments can do that would quickly re…

The Fix for High Oil Prices? Regulate the Speculators

As the crisis in Libya continues to shake world oil markets, many voices are calling for President Obama to tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. With gasoline prices up 33 cents a gallon in the last month, that’s a temptin…

How to Cope With Rising Gas Prices

The U.S. started 2011 with the highest gas prices ever for January. That doesn’t bode well for the coming months, but the sky isn’t falling. Here’s what you can do about those higher fuel costs, including how to make investment…

Oil Breaches $91 a Barrel in Light Trading

Oil prices on Tuesday reached the $91-a-barrel mark in light trading as strong demand and limited supply continues to push up prices towards the end of the year.
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