Gas prices: US national average to soon hit highest ever recorded, experts say
Gas is now a nickel short of the highest-ever recorded average price in the U.S., which was set on July 17, 2008, at $4.10 per gallon.
Gas is now a nickel short of the highest-ever recorded average price in the U.S., which was set on July 17, 2008, at $4.10 per gallon.
Experts predict airfare hikes into summer due to fuel costs
Jet fuel prices are already up over 57% from last year. And with the current crisis in Ukraine and crude oil trading at over $100 a barrel, there are expectations that those prices could go up even more.
Jet fuel prices are already up over 57% from last year. And with the current crisis in Ukraine and crude oil trading at over $100 a barrel, there are expectations that those prices could go up even more.
US average price of gas to exceed $4 a gallon this summer, GasBuddy predicts
GasBuddy predicts the U.S. national average price of gas could reach up to $4.25 in May 2022 and remain above $4 per gallon through October.
GasBuddy predicts the U.S. national average price of gas could reach up to $4.25 in May 2022 and remain above $4 per gallon through October.
Fitbit recalls over 1M Ionic smartwatches that can overheat, posing burn hazard
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
Venmo Text Scam: Good Samaritan has over $4K stolen by man using mobile payment app: report
A North Carolina man says he was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a stranger who used a mobile payment app after borrowing his cell phone to make what he thought was an emergency phone call.
A North Carolina man says he was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a stranger who used a mobile payment app after borrowing his cell phone to make what he thought was an emergency phone call.
Inflation higher than national average across Tampa Bay, crushing businesses and customers
Skyrocketing inflation is challenging small businesses across Tampa Bay to find ways to maintain their bottom lines, while also keeping costs down for customers.
Skyrocketing inflation is challenging small businesses across Tampa Bay to find ways to maintain their bottom lines, while also keeping costs down for customers.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Beer prices may increase due to Ukraine invasion
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused many people to boycott Russian vodka, the conflict may also have an impact on beer drinkers as well.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused many people to boycott Russian vodka, the conflict may also have an impact on beer drinkers as well.
Average US gas price spikes to $3.64, further increases likely
Gas prices in Florida have gone up an average of 33 cents per gallon since the beginning of the year, and $1.33 a gallon since the beginning of 2021. "Unless oil prices reverse course, the pain at the pump is about to get even worse for Floridians," one expert said.
Gas prices in Florida have gone up an average of 33 cents per gallon since the beginning of the year, and $1.33 a gallon since the beginning of 2021. "Unless oil prices reverse course, the pain at the pump is about to get even worse for Floridians," one expert said.
Burger King reduces chicken nugget count from 10 to 8
According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.
According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.
Baby teethers sold at Target, other stores recalled due to choking hazard
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Nationwide helium shortage could deflate accuracy in weather forecasting
A key tool that helps meteorologists predict weather conditions will soon be limited due to a nationwide helium shortage.
A key tool that helps meteorologists predict weather conditions will soon be limited due to a nationwide helium shortage.
American gun sales continue to surge, new research finds
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
$4 gas could morph to $5 following Russian invasion of Ukraine
Prices at gas pumps across the nation are projected to rise between 20 and 30 cents for motorists, or more, driven by surging crude oil prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Prices at gas pumps across the nation are projected to rise between 20 and 30 cents for motorists, or more, driven by surging crude oil prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Florida gas prices may go up as Russian conflict with Ukraine plays out
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending shock and concern across the globe. The first direct impact most Americans might feel will be at the gas pump.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending shock and concern across the globe. The first direct impact most Americans might feel will be at the gas pump.
Oil prices jump; Ukraine-Russia conflict could push inflation to 10% as invasion begins
U.S. inflation is already at the highest level in four decades. Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine could push it even higher.
U.S. inflation is already at the highest level in four decades. Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine could push it even higher.
Shop smart: How to spot a fake review
More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.
More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.
Florida gas prices expected to keep rising; Russia-Ukraine crisis could drive prices up even more
With high demand and low supply, the price of gas in Florida is expected to keep on rising -- especially with spring break around the corner. President Biden also warned that gas prices could go higher if Russia invades Ukraine, though he said the US would deploy "all the tools and authority at our disposal to provide relief at the gas pump."
With high demand and low supply, the price of gas in Florida is expected to keep on rising -- especially with spring break around the corner. President Biden also warned that gas prices could go higher if Russia invades Ukraine, though he said the US would deploy "all the tools and authority at our disposal to provide relief at the gas pump."
US ports to get $450M to help ease supply chain congestion, lower prices
Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from Biden's infrastructure law to help ease supply chain congestion and lower prices.
Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from Biden's infrastructure law to help ease supply chain congestion and lower prices.
Electric vehicle sales hit record high in 2021, KBB reports
EV sales increased 72% year-over-year, according to KBB, but there are some important costs of EV ownership that drivers should consider.
EV sales increased 72% year-over-year, according to KBB, but there are some important costs of EV ownership that drivers should consider.