Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

Oil Jumps for Fourth Straight Day and Diesel Nears Record High

The New York Times – Business:
This week’s renewed strikes by the United States and Iran strain the flow of energy and diminish expectations the disruption will end soon.
Traveling During Labor Day Weekend? Here’s What to Know.

The New York Times – Travel:
The T.S.A. expects to screen 17 million passengers over the holiday week. Here’s a look at gas prices, possible weather snags and how to stay safe on the road.
Southwest to Open Premium Airport Lounges Across the Country

The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said that lounges in Baltimore, Honolulu, Nashville and Austin, Texas, would debut starting late next year, and that seven more were in the works.
Investors Still on Edge Over War, Debt and Inflation

The New York Times – Business:
U.S. and Iranian forces traded attacks again, pushing oil prices higher, stocks lower and making bond investors nervous.
Employer Health Costs Are Expected to Spike in 2027

The New York Times – Business:
A new U.S. survey anticipates an average increase of 11 percent unless benefits are cut, the highest rate in decades. Other findings also predict a sharp rise.
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Advertising Practices

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced more than a million advertisers to pay more than they should have. The company denies the claims.
Global Oil Price Rises to $90 a Barrel After U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks

The New York Times – Business:
The first attacks in a month jolted energy markets. The average U.S. gasoline price remained 37 percent higher since the war began.
A $480,000-a-Year Pill Reflects a New Normal for Cancer Drugs

The New York Times – Business:
Rasonque, the new pancreatic cancer treatment from Revolution Medicines, illustrates the huge inflation in cancer drug prices over the past two decades.
A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk

The New York Times – Business:
The Polestar 4 is a solid car, and current incentives make it a bargain. But the company, a Chinese-owned brand, is being forced from the U.S. market.
High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near

The New York Times – Business:
To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction. Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder.
How to Save Money as a Wedding Guest

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Weddings can cost guests more than $1,000 a pop, but savvy attendees are finding clever hacks to save on lodging, travel, attire and more.
How 6 Months of War in Iran Jolted Oil, Gas, Stocks and More

The New York Times – Business:
How markets have moved six months into the war, and where they might be headed in the future.