The national average of gas is now sitting at $4.33 per gallon. Uber announced overnight that it will add a new surcharge to all ride fares and deliveries to offset the spike as governors push to eliminate a state gas tax.
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Russia steps up Ukraine offensive as U.S. increases economic pressure
Russian forces edged closer to Kyiv and kept pressure on besieged Mariupol as President Joe Biden was announced new economic measures against Vladimir Putin.
Small shops struggle to keep Ukrainian items on their shelves
Moscow on the Hudson sells specialty foods from Ukraine and Russia.
Apple's Tim Cook raises concern over LGBTQ laws in the U.S.
Apple Inc Chief Executive Office Tim Cook raised concern on Thursday over LGBTQ laws in the United States, mainly those focused on young people that opponents refer to as “don’t say gay” legislation.
'Everyone wants the biggest party': SXSW is back for the first time in two years
In 2020, the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, was one of the first major events to be canceled because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inflation hits 40-year high, accelerating 7.9 percent in February compared to last year
Prices are up across the board, including on groceries, rent and gas prices. President Biden said he’s “fighting to bring down” prices, blaming inflation in part on “Putin’s price hike.” Prices surged last month, and inflation has been soaring since last May.
Economics of a gas station
High gas prices don’t mean high profits for station owners
Exodus of 'iconic' American companies is taking psychic toll on Russians
The sight of well-known American companies suspending operations in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is either cause for alarm — or generating disgust.
Inflation up 7.9 percent in February compared to last year as price rises grip U.S. economy
Inflation kept up its blistering pace in February, and economists say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is triggering even steeper price increases this month.
Tesla to pay Ukrainian employees for up to 3 months if they are conscripted to fight
Ukrainian Tesla employees who are asked to return to defend their country will receive pay for at least three months, according to an e-mail the company sent Mo