Fuel Prices video and audio: WCVB's latest stories on business

17 Dec 2008

OPEC Slashes Production

In an effort to stabilize prices, the oil cartel is cutting production by 2.5 million barrels a day. Will it mean higher prices at the pump?

"… Lower fuel prices have been a bright spot in the gloomy economy for many of us but not for OPEC which wants to turn that …" at 0:01

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1:50

18 Nov 2008

Economy Keeps Repo Man Busy

TV reporters go under cover with a Las Vegas-area repo man.

"… Re claiming all sorts of items of motorcycles boats because of fuel prices a lot more semi trucks. And now right here cars before used to be coming here in your mid range cars were …" at 3:13

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3:54

12 Sep 2008

Luxury Cars To Pricey For US? Not China

Luxury carmakers turn to China to help drive growth during tough economic times.

"… until Angela and yet China isn't immune to the worldwide slowdown. High fuel costs are trickling down to consumers and the government is doubling taxes on big cars. Rolls Royce says it's not too concerned though …" at 1:39

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5 Aug 2008

Neighbors Describe Morgan Freeman's Crash

Witnesses in Tallahatchie County, Miss., recount the accident that left actor Morgan Freeman hospitalized.

"… When we went after heating. Fuel costs -- Burton. No I mean nobody. Here I don't know what speed. …" at 0:56

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30 Jul 2008

Study Says Trains Save Time And Money

The rail industry says if we shift more freight from trucks to trains, commuters will save.

"… and rails each computer could save an average of 985. Dollars in fuel costs. 41 hours from here. -- rail with a crucial transportation funding bill up for reauthorization next year the rail industry is burning …" at 0:41

"… sympathize with no -- today to our feeling of -- from high fuel costs. Good morning from Washington I'm Sally yeah. …" at 1:37

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28 Jul 2008

Traveling Musicians Blue Over Fuel Traveling Musicians Blue Over Prices

Musicians who need to tour are looking for ways to cut down on soaring travel expenses.

Episode Duration -- 2:18

21 Jul 2008

Buy Gas With Cash, Get Discount

Gas station owners accuse the credit card industry of driving up fuel costs . As a result, many will give you a discount if you pay for your gas with cash.

Episode Duration -- 2:16

17 Jul 2008

As Inflation Jumps, Paychecks Don't

Statistics show that while inflation is going up and up, paychecks aren't keeping up.

"… VP TA a public transport systems must also cope with the rising fuel costs. Even as the struggling economy means that they are seeing less tax revenue. Even so they're doing their best to respond to …" at 0:57

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3 Jul 2008

Fewer Travelers Hitting The Road

High gas prices and a sluggish economy mean fewer people are driving away for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

"… airlines facing about thirteen billion dollars -- losses because of skyrocketing jet fuel costs that's one reason some airlines are even considering charging extra for carry -- as carriers look for ways to make up the …" at 0:37

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0:58

23 Jun 2008

Is Speculation Driving Up Gas Prices?

Reining in speculators could cut gas prices in half, energy experts told lawmakers Monday. But others argue there's no magic fix.

"… of time. Yes lawmakers also heard pleas from the airline to -- fuel costs are destroying your business but not everyone was on the same page speculators -- not the constant high energy prices. Are the …" at 0:57

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