The Jeffersson County School District says it is budgeting an additional $1 million this year to keep the buses fueled up. Jodi Brooks reports on the challenge all school districts are dealing with as gas prices rise.
Round Rock's bus routes are being affected by high gas prices. Some children will have to walk up to half a mile as a result.
It's been a rough summer for the region's once booming biofuels industry, and with gas prices inching downward, the immediate future of alternative fuels seems a little less certain.
Find a way to make up the difference that is the order given to school districts across the state to make up for soaring gas prices. However, WRAL News witnessed a Durham school bus that picked up one student on its route.
Gas prices east of Pittsburgh are running as much 50 cents cheaper and the disparity has local leaders asking questions; KDKA's Marty Griffin reports.
A local trucking company is closing its doors. Charlie Johnson, owner of C.W. Johnson says high gas prices are to blame, not an ongoing federal investigation.
Harder times and higher fuel prices are following kids back to school this fall leaving parents, students and school districts grappling with how to cope. (Aug. 18)
Marching bands, cheerleaders, drill team -- they're all part of the experience at high school football games. But high gas prices and budget cuts could cut into the traditional halftime shows.
Not long ago oil was selling for $147 abarrel, Friday it closed at just more than $113.
The average price of an oil change is up $2.00 to $4.00 over this same time last year. And even though gas prices have dropped a bit in the last week, don't expect a drop in oil change prices.
Gas prices continue to fall in San Diego County, but the high prices are still hitting commuters hard, especially families on a budget.
Borrego is a perfectly fine example of SUVism. It has distinctive looks and it does the kind of things active families appreciate. But the timing? Just look at the price of fuel. Tom Voelk explains.
Rochelle Ritchie reports:
The CEO and chairman of ExxonMobil discusses the future of gas prices.
Amid the hustle and bustle of back to school activities, students and parents alike are having to dig a little deeper into their pocket-books. Food and fuel prices are up, and that means school lunch prices have increased as well.
For the 35th day in a row, gas prices have fallen here in San Diego. Right now, the Auto Club says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.05, down 1 cent from yesterday. A month ago, we were paying $4.51 a gallon.
Find out how beer factors into how ethanol, the "greener" gas is made. Produced by Nathan Stienstra for MTV's Choose or Lose Street Team '08 at chooseorlose.com. (Aug. 8)
Aviation workers warn that air travelers safety could be compromised from pressure to carry less fuel, yet the Federal Aviation Administration says there is no reason to order airlines to back off their effort to keep fuel loads to a minimum. (Aug. 8)
The Auto Club reported Friday that the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline fell for the seventh consecutive week in San Diego County this week, pushing prices below $4 at some stations.
Rick Tolman, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association, weighs in on the EPA's decision not to cut back on its ethanol blending requirements and how it will affect food prices.
Some homeowners are using gas prices to help lure in prospective home buyers, reports CNBC's Diana Olick.
Striking South African workers have forced mines and factories to shut by staging a massive protest over rising power, food and fuel prices.
The Dow has its biggest rally in three months, as gas prices plummet.
Gas prices drop, but presidential candidates continue energy crisis arguments.
Barack Obama proposed tapping the strategic oil reserves to help lower gas prices, a reversal of a stance he made just weeks ago
U.S presidential candidate Barack Obama unveiled plans to dip into America's strategic oil reserve as a way to bring down gasoline prices.
In a reversal, Barack Obama proposed Monday that the government sell 70 million barrels of oil from its strategic petroleum stockpiles. (Aug. 4)
People make lasting changes that could alter future demand for oil.
The Reserve Bank is under pressure to slash interests rates next week as Australian families go into debt to cope with rising fuel prices.
Rising gas prices are making it tougher to lease a car.
Investors must buy Cabot Oil & Gas at this price, says Jim Cramer.
Proven methods to battle high gas prices
British Gas owner Centrica has said it is raising gas prices by a record 35% and electricity prices by 9%.
The UK's biggest domestic energy supplier, British Gas, is raising gas prices by 35% and electricity by 9%.
The soaring price of fuel and other strains on the U.S. economy have caused Americans to cut back sharply on driving, which jeopardizes the federal fund for building and repairing the country's highways. (July 28)
Is a full tank costing you a pretty penny? You can always carpool: it's good for the environment and it helps cut down on expenses. Produced by Stephanie Woods of Delaware for MTV's Choose or Lose Street Team '08. (July 29)
Rising gas prices will never hurt Walt Disney, says Jim Cramer.
More consumers shop for clothes over the Internet to stave off high gas prices.
DHL Express Global CEO John Mullen on how his business is dealing with high fuel prices.