Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care

The New York Times – Business:
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked

The New York Times – Business:
The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
How the Iran War Could Hit Americans’ Wallets

The New York Times – Business:
Gas prices are rising, with the cost of food likely to follow. If the conflict drags on, the fallout for consumers could worsen, experts warned.
Japan and Germany Say They Will Release Oil

The New York Times – Business:
Officials in Tokyo and Berlin said they planned to release oil from their strategic reserves to address disruptions of supplies from the Middle East.
Since February, rising gas prices have added to inflation.

The New York Times – Business:
Gas prices don’t move in lock step with crude, usually trailing increases or drops by a few days.
Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.
U.S. Gas Prices Jump for 11th Straight Day, and Oil Pushes Higher

The New York Times – Business:
Drivers are paying an average of 20 percent more at the pump since the strikes on Iran began. The global oil price was up and stocks in Asia rose.
How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

The New York Times – Business:
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
Aluminium, Helium and Sulfur: The Iran War Is Affecting More Than Oil

The New York Times – Business:
Prices of some commodities are already rising, while stockpiles of others could dwindle as the war drags on.
Elevated Energy Prices Add to Fed’s Dilemma on Interest Rates

The New York Times – Business:
Investors now expect that the Fed will delay a rate cut until September instead of July, as they had before the war in Iran began.
What to Know About the Rising Price of Oil and Its Effects on Airline Ticket Prices

The New York Times – Business:
The Gulf conflict has led to higher fuel prices, and the cost of operating a plane has sharply increased. For travelers, that likely means higher fares.
Rising Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines and Truckers

The New York Times – Business:
The price of jet fuel and diesel has surged since the war in Iran began, which could force airlines and trucking companies to pass on higher costs to their customers.