Some things will stretch gas dollars; some won't. ...more

June 10, 2008

The northbound Sunshine Skyway reopened this morning just in time for rush hour traffic. ...more

June 10, 2008

Flat tires, overheated engines and accidents make up the bulk of calls for assistance by the state's Road Rangers, but now they're reporting a slight uptick of stranded motorists whose gas tanks run dry. ...more

June 7, 2008

Tax rebate checks gave consumers a little extra money in their pockets during May, but most were still spending conservatively, buying necessities such as food and gas and shying away from splurging on clothing or furniture. The result was some better-than-expected sales for the nation's retailers, with lower-priced merchants such as discounters and wholesale clubs showing the strongest gains. ...more

June 6, 2008

Sometimes two things look pretty much the same, like a diamond and a cubic zirconia. ...more

May 28, 2008

It is great to see that we finally have some national unity on energy policy. Unfortunately, the unifying idea is so ridiculous, so unworthy of the people aspiring to lead our nation, it takes your breath away. ...more

May 2, 2008

Consumers paid more to fill up their gas tanks, buy groceries and go to the hospital in January as prices on a wide range of items pushed higher. ...more

February 21, 2008

TAMPA - Kelly Alexander has curbed her road trips and Ruby Wilson has put off buying a new car. Both filled their gas tanks Monday under a BP sign that declared $3.09 as the price for one gallon of regular unleaded gas. Analysts say the upward creeping prices are only a small taste of things to come. Between February and May, analysts say, the cost of a gallon of regular unleaded could reach $3.75. ...more

January 7, 2008

With oil at the once unfathomable price of $100 a barrel, consumers can expect the cost of filling their gas tanks, heating their homes - in fact, the price of most everything - to also keep rising. ...more

January 3, 2008