Falling prices for gas, airline tickets and clothes gave Americans a slight break from the pain of high inflation last month, though overall price increases slowed only modestly from a four-decade high that was reached in June.
Prices in Alabama are 36.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.44/g higher than a year ago.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The high cost of gas — continues to fuel inflation across the nation. And as a result — a lot of people — continue to need a helping hand — to feed their families. Hundreds of families in Selma won’t have to worry — about their next few meals. Thanks to a food giveaway Thursday…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a response to President Biden’s request that states temporarily drop their gas tax as a way to lower prices.
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months as a way to lower prices.
The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever.
The prices of gas, food and most other goods and services jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households no respite from rising costs.
Sales of electric bicycles or EBikes are up. Are they right for you?
According the AAA, the average price for diesel gas today is $5.35/gal. which is $2.47 more than a year ago. Truck drivers are being directly affected by this situation, and say they deserve better. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: AAA, Alabama, diesel, Gas Prices, montgomery
The White House says Biden will make the formal announcement later Thursday in remarks on his administration’s plans to combat rising gas prices.
