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The EIA raised its 2027 gas price forecast 5% from last month, citing global petroleum supply constraints and wider crack spreads through year's end.

AAA data shows the national average gas price dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in months as winter blend fuel and lower demand ease costs.

The Labor Department released the latest consumer price index data for October, which showed CPI inflation rose 0.4% on a monthly basis.

A CPSC recall covers over 3.6 million Little Giant ladders after rapid lock failures caused falls leading to skull fractures and brain injuries.

McDonald's is testing new value menu constructs in 1,900 restaurants, with CEO Christopher Kempczinski eyeing a national launch in early 2027.

High prices for gasoline and other goods are key issues for midterm voters, with six in 10 Americans citing the cost of living as their chief concern.

With inflation stubbornly above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, financial experts reveal grocery store strategies using digital coupons and meal planning.

ExxonMobil and Chevron posted massive quarterly profits as Middle East and Russia-Ukraine conflicts drove gas prices up 34.2% year over year.

The retail giant said its $35 holiday meal basket serves 10 people and includes more food at a lower cost than the same items last year.

The Commerce Department released the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, which showed inflation trended higher in September, as third-quarter GDP rose more than expected.

MoneyLion's analysis reveals the annual income needed to retire comfortably in all 50 states, ranging from $40,627 to $64,504 amid inflation.

The FTC and 20 states allege Dollar General extracted millions in unlawful overcharges from vulnerable shoppers through deceptive pricing practices.

With midterm elections days away, the Federal Reserve faces a high bar for an October rate hike despite hotter-than-expected September CPI data.

American Airlines CFO Devon May said airfares will likely stay elevated even if oil prices drop, citing the carrier's $1.9 billion fuel costs.

The Pennsylvania-headquartered discount chain is expanding across seven states with a series of new store openings throughout the month.

The $25 billion penalty comes after jurors found Meta committed more than 43 million violations of New Mexico's consumer protection laws.

The Department of Energy plans to loan 315,000 barrels from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve as fuel oil prices surge 70% from a year ago.

Amazon is adding more than 300,000 workers nationwide ahead of the holidays as the company expands healthcare benefits for seasonal employees.

Walmart shoppers can now get Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus together for $120 a year, nearly $100 less than buying both memberships separately.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon identified five economic threats lurking beneath strong U.S. growth, from sticky inflation to rising interest rates.