Gas Prices video and audio: WCVB's latest stories on politics

20 Jan 2009

Man Walks 4,200 Miles To Inauguration

A Massachusetts man walks across the country to collect messages for Barack Obama.

"… I gas prices for example wouldn't feud going some the other ones were the economy just to record I have not met anyone. A lot of my watch -- for -- for a corporate -- he's collected messages sources that you may still affect us our unborn children and generations to come. My third grade class thinks that the following if you are important. Gas prices hotel prices. Prescription prices. …" at 0:35

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1:30

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?

"… for OPEC which wants to turn that trend around. We're drivers lowered gas prices are -- in a tough economy. It was I think yeah. -- eighty dollars came out about. According gas prices have dipped as crude oil has fallen to less than fifty dollars a barrel from a peak of over a 140 in …" at 0:05

"… so that analyst guy produce so believes there is up 5050 chance gas prices could be even lower in a month. And they are now in Washington or -- …" at 1:40

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4 Dec 2008

Car Dealership Offering 2-For-1 Deal

A Florida car dealership is getting a lot of calls asking whether their ad is a joke, but salesmen really are offering two cars for the price of one.

"… a lot of you were saying it's perfect storm of you know gas prices dozens and financing. A consumer confidence the biggest problem the trickle down effect of the credit I cant get alone can't spy …" at 0:36

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2:15

15 Oct 2008

'Leafers' Converge On Scenic Fall Town

Fall is in full swing in one scenic Minnesota town, and it's bringing tourists and money from far and wide.

"… extra stuff. -- and after a -- of economic uncertainty and high gas prices mother nature grabbed her proverbial paint -- just in time. It was it was a really. Tough summer to be in business …" at 0:51

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15 Oct 2008

Debate 3: Reduce Oil Imports -- How Much?

In their third presidential debate, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are asked how much they’ll reduce foreign oil imports in the next four years.

"… right. They were our party having a tough time because of five. Gas prices and now with the financial crisis car dealerships are closing and people can't get Carlos. That's why I think it's important for …" at 7:19

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9:22

14 Oct 2008

1,200 Auto Workers Learn Of Holiday Layoffs

GM workers are glum after being told the automaker will shut down its Janesville, Wis., plant a few days before Christmas.

"… convince GM to retool the plant. For smaller vehicles now that I gas prices have pushed the -- movies made here. Out of favor. …" at 0:54

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1:28

13 Oct 2008

Wall Street Braces For More Volatility

It looks like another roller-coaster ride on Wall Street, even as the White House makes moves to calm jittery investors.

"… the world -- plummeting numbers. That there was some relief for consumers gas prices fell more than 35 cents a gallon in the last two weeks. In some businesses -- seeing a relatively solid number of …" at 0:59

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1:31

7 Oct 2008

Obama Says More Must Be Done For Economy

While fending off new attacks, Sen. Barack Obama says more must be done to help the economy.

"… High gas prices food prices he is also calling to extend unemployment insurance and give tax breaks to 95% of working families. But while Obama …" at 1:03

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24 Sep 2008