Transport costs could alter world trade
With some experts predicting oil to gradually climb towards $200 a barrel, many multinational shipping companies may have to rethink the way they do business. (USA Today — David Lynch)
August 12, 2008Falling into ‘fuel poverty’
For many middle-income Americans, stagnant wages combined with rising fuel costs makes heating up the house and filling up the gas tank increasingly untenable. (MarketWatch — Stephen Cohen)
August 11, 2008Fuel costs changing the way school buses run in districts
With school districts spending as much as $438 every time they fill up a bus with diesel fuel, many are looking to cut costs by consolidating routes, increasing fees, and shrinking their areas of service. (San Jose Mercury News — Dana Hull)
August 11, 2008$200 Oil: Before Decade’s End, Not Year’s
While recent drops in the price of oil — largely attributable to reduced demand — have temporarily placated many consumers, commentator Andy Singh says that Americans shouldn’t grow complacent and return to their old habits. (Seeking Alpha)
July 17, 2008Higher Fares May Loom For PRTC Bus Riders
“Plowing new ground” with ridership numbers while facing rising costs for fuel, Maryland’s Prince William County may look to increase fares for public buses. (Washington Post — Jennifer Buske)
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