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Environment
fromFortune
2 days ago

Meet the Jones Act, the law that has made gas more expensive for Americans for decades | Fortune

The Jones Act protects American shipping and shipbuilding but increases transportation costs for goods, particularly in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, while suspending it could moderately reduce gas prices over months.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Diesel prices surge to $2.19 per litre, highest since 2022 | CBC News

Diesel prices in Canada have surged nearly 30% due to U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, reaching $2.19 per litre and threatening to increase consumer costs across all sectors.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

With threat of $7 gas - is it cheaper to drive or take Bay Area mass transit? Here's what we found

Rising gas prices to $7 per gallon make public transit significantly more cost-competitive than driving for Bay Area commuters, with potential daily savings exceeding $7 on some routes.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

LAX paves path for tacking $12 surcharge on all Lyft, Uber, taxi trips

Los Angeles International Airport approved a $2 fee increase for ride-hailing and taxi services, raising base rates to $6 with an additional $6 access fee once the SkyLink automated people mover launches later this year.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

World's most expensive Uber could soon be at LAX - as riders brace for 140% price hike

LAX proposes a $6 base access fee plus potential $6 terminal curb charge for rideshare and taxis, doubling current fees to $12 per trip and increasing round-trip costs by 140%.
US news
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Alarming Prices Of Groceries In Rural Alaska - And Why They're So Expensive - Tasting Table

Alaska's groceries are far pricier due to remote geography, reliance on barges, planes, and long overland transport, causing frequent shortages and high food insecurity.
fromFortune
3 months ago

Colorado is suffering from Christmas Tree inflation because Denver imports most of them-from North Carolina and the Pacific Northwest | Fortune

The holiday season sparks a significant increase in consumer spending. This year, Black Friday alone saw consumers shell out a record US$11.8 billion. It's the time of year when many Americans make purchases to decorate for the holidays - lights, ornaments and Christmas trees.
Marketing
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

WATCH: Exasperated Pilot Urges Flight Passengers to Call Your Senator' Amid Shutdown Delays

A government shutdown and unpaid air traffic controllers have caused massive airline delays, costing airlines millions and reducing national flight capacity.
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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Commuters spend thousands of dollars a year on transportation, as related costs rise in NYC: study

Low-income New Yorkers spend nearly 10% of income on transportation, averaging about $2,000 annually, and rising tolls and fare hikes reduce transit use.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Opinion: Why building more homes near transit will transform lives across state

In Los Angeles, thousands of families face long commutes due to unaffordable housing, spending over $14,000 annually on transportation while red tape obstructs housing development near transit.
LA real estate
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

Should I buy a car for freedom when Uber is cheaper and I work from home?

Many younger Americans are choosing ride-hailing over car ownership due to high associated costs.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Asian shares sell off as US curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China fuel trade fears; UK inflation slows to 2.6% business live

UK inflation has slowed, influenced by falling prices in transport and recreation sectors.
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