Gas Prices news and trends

SchoolsFirst FCU Debuts Fuel Rewards as Gas Prices Climb
Credit Unions // August 11, 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has debuted a rewards promotion in response to increasing gas prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

American Consumers Pressured as Rising Prices Erase Tax Refunds
Consumer Insights // May 25, 2026

U.S. consumers are reportedly facing increased financial pressure as tax refunds peter out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
Economy // May 25, 2026

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Americans Keep Buying While the Buffer Shrinks
Economy // April 30, 2026

The wallets are open, but the runway is getting shorter. Consumer spending in March continued to outpace income growth, with rising energy costs and everyday necessities absorbing a larger share of household income and leaving Americans with less financial flexibility than a year ago. Get...

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Rising Fuel Costs Change How 64% of Workers Work

August 18, 2026
A posted hourly wage can overstate what a shift is worth to the person being asked to work it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

Gas Price Spike Set to Squeeze Household Essentials

April 10, 2026
The latest inflation figures start at the pump, but the effects will likely extend well beyond gas prices and into everyday household spending decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the...

54% of Rural Residents Hit Harder by Inflation Than Urbanites

November 17, 2022
The affects of inflation may be felt by everyone, but new research shows that the depth of the impact varies widely, particularly for those living in rural areas who are...

Mobile Apps And Gas: The Brand/Aggregator Brand Conundrum

August 09, 2018
America, it has often been said, is a car culture. Perhaps because the first consumer automobiles rolled off Henry Ford’s assembly lines. Perhaps because, in 1956, the federal government under...

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SchoolsFirst FCU Debuts Fuel Rewards as Gas Prices Climb

August 11, 2026
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has debuted a rewards promotion in response to increasing gas prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

American Consumers Pressured as Rising Prices Erase Tax Refunds

May 25, 2026
U.S. consumers are reportedly facing increased financial pressure as tax refunds peter out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs

May 25, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Oil Prices and Supply Chain Stress Sour Economic Outlook

April 30, 2026
The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) declined by 0.6% in March amid higher oil prices and stressed supply chains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...