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Higher gas prices, oil production boost profit at Chesapeake

Gas prices have risen 30 percent this year as a glut from North American shale formations that slashed prices to a decade-low in 2012 began to ease.

The ripple effect of falling gas prices

Low natural gas prices the past few years have meant declining tax revenues for area cities, school districts and other taxing entities.

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US auto sales accelerate in FebruaryDETROIT (AP) - Americans want new cars and trucks, and they're not letting higher gas prices or political dysfunction stand in their way.

They're drilling, baby, drilling - and gas prices still going up

Last year, gasoline prices peaked on April 5 and 6, so AAA is hoping that an early switchover may also mean an early peak to gasoline prices and that they may tumble later in the year.

Gas prices jumped 12 cents a gallon in the past week

Gasoline prices typically rise in the spring as refineries start their switch to making summer blends, which are required in areas with air pollution problems and are more costly to produce.

Gasoline price increase comes early this year

In each of the last two years gasoline prices rose sharply at the beginning of the year because tensions in the Middle East raised fears that oil supplies would be disrupted.

Gasoline prices get early start on spring surge

In each of the last two years gasoline prices rose sharply at the beginning of the year because tensions in the Middle East raised fears that oil supplies would be disrupted.

Gas prices expected to be lower this year

Gas prices expected to be lower this year

Gasoline prices predicted to fall in 2013

And, Hamilton said, consumer spending might not see a boost from lower gasoline prices because most Americans will be paying higher taxes.

Gasoline prices hit record highs in 2012

The national average price of gasoline in 2012 was $3.60 a gallon, nine cents more than the previous annual record set last year, according to AAA, the nation's largest motoring group.

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Kansas State takes Big 12 baseball title

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Some relief may be ahead from soaring gasoline prices

In Minneapolis, for instance, gas prices set a record Friday at $4.22, according to AAA.

Orb is heavy favorite to capture Preakness

Gasoline prices have climbed in the last month because of low stockpiles and refinery outages,...

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World stocks strong into the weekend

the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index rose to 83.7 in May, the highest level...

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Is It Time to Worry About Low Inflation?

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US Midwest gasoline pump prices surge on tight refinery supplies

May 17 (Reuters) - Retail gasoline prices hit all-time highs on Friday in several U.S....

UPDATE 3-U.S. natgas futures end up sharply on late buying spree

Gas prices sold off sharply on Thursday, sinking more than 3

UPDATE 2-U.S. natural gas futures edge up ahead of weekend

Gas prices sold off sharply on Thursday, sinking more than 3