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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Can U.S. Services Growth Outweigh High Oil Prices?

The U.S. services sector is growing strong, providing additional evidence that the U.S. economy is recovering and might not need more stimulus funding. But that’s contingent upon oil staying below $120 per barrel.
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Five Oil Stocks That Could Offset Your Pain at the Pump

Given the prospect of $4-plus gasoline this summer, what’s an American to do? Beyond switching to a higher-MPG vehicle, you can consider buying some oil stocks with plenty of upside potential. Here are five candidates, if your …

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…

It May Be Time to Get Used to Costly Gas Prices

And that means it may be time for owners of gas-thirsty SUVs and cars to start considering the switch so many Americans are loath to make: to a far more fuel-efficient vehicle. Looking out over the next several years, it’s hard…