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Soaring airline and gas prices turn vacations into stay-cations

Submitted by Asha Dave on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 6:49pm.READ MORE:

Temperatures are rising, and that means tourism season has begun. But temperatures aren't the only things on the rise. Full story...

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FIRST ON 3: Gas prices close in on $3.80 a gallon in Wilmington

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/12/2011 - 8:43am.READ MORE:

Gas prices continue to climb this week and are closing in on $3.80 a gallon at many stations across the city. Full story...

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Why gas prices spike; It's about more than just oil

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 8:37pm.READ MORE:

Unlike an iPhone or a pair of jeans or a Big Mac, oil and gas are commodities, and their prices can change every second at the New York Mercantile Exchange and other trading hubs. Those far-off changes affect the cost of the next day's commute. Full story...

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Surging gas prices mean a boom in scooter sales

Submitted by Ramon Herrera on Mon, 03/07/2011 - 6:25pm.READ MORE:

Rising gas prices may be a nightmare for most people, but it's not the case for everyone. Scooter shops in the Cape Fear are seeing a boom in business. The increase at the gas pump means an increase in sales. Full story...