Search

Trump heads to China for state visit. And, how the war in Iran has affected inflation

prices are the most noticeable fallout from the conflict in the U.S. As the war enters its 11th week, the president has said he wants to temporarily suspend the gas tax — a decision that would

Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?

U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. High oil and gas prices and energy shortages triggered by the recent war have created what the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has called "[the mother

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

currently seeing higher gas prices and haven't felt it in other areas, Wald says that the longer the conflict continues, the more prices across the economy will increase. - ➡️ **Airlines are facing rising costs

Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran

prices elevated. He [told CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-interview-suspending-gas-tax-iran-war/) Monday morning he wants the tax suspended "for a period of time" and would want it reintroduced "when gas goes down." Asked by reporters

Your next flight could be more expensive as jet fuel costs soar

U.S. airlines have stopped doing it, calculating that it wasn't worth it. That means in this current price spike, they're stuck with a giant bill. Delta Airlines recently estimated, on an earnings call

Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days

U.S. crude is under $85 a barrel after rising above $110 at one point in the conflict. If these current prices hold, drivers should soon start to see prices dropping at the pump, says Patrick

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? The best options for saving gas

U.S. heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. AAA estimates a record 45 million Americans will travel this weekend, despite high prices for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Loading... Gasoline prices

Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge

current increase in gas prices. That includes a third of Republicans. Loading... The same split said the economy is not working well for them personally, the worst recorded in the survey. [![A person waits while

The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies

currently aren't enough gas pipelines or LNG terminals in the U.S., so ramping up LNG exports will take time. But several new LNG projects are under construction in the U.S. In late March, Cheniere

Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'

gas prices are straining their household budget, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. **Spencer Platt/Getty Images** Spencer Platt/Getty Images - 🎧 **While Democrats have an edge in enthusiasm, especially among white voters with college degrees, they

As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points

current ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday evening Eastern time, here are the main sticking points: ## What is the U.S. asking Iran to do? For officials in Washington, the main points of contention remain control

In Georgia primary, Republicans dominate spending and Democrats drive record turnout

U.S. Supreme Court rulings like last month's Voting Rights Act case as reason to focus on state courts. Attention to the race grew last week when Kemp announced that Georgia lawmakers would return

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

current ceasefire with Iran expires next week. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Friday night, asked by a reporter what he will do if there's no deal before the ceasefire expires, Trump said

They've got fiber. They're cheap. They're … cool? Behind the 'renaissance' of beans

U.S. consumption of beans, peas and lentils was higher during the first half of the 20th century — particularly during the Great Depression — than it is today and that pulse popularity tends to increase during periods

The Iran war now has a price tag ($25 billion), but still no end date

prices and causing economic hardship worldwide. Iran cut off the Strait of Hormuz in the early days of the war, relying on small weapons, such as mines at sea, or drones and missiles from land

Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability

U.S. Senate and governor. [![A gas pump stands at a station in Manhattan on April 21 in New York City. Most Americans say that high gas prices are straining their household budget, according

In new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress

gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5810555/trump-iran-gas-prices-midterms-polling) "I think it makes some sense that [we] do have older office holders, but that has some clear disadvantages," said Jean Twenge, a professor

Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies

current pause for negotiations was a "very positive development," while acknowledging there were times in the past when a deal seemed close but nothing came of it. "But this is a little bit different

Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game

price-sensitive travelers have pulled back. High inflation, higher interest rates, a cooling labor market, and growing inequality have been reshaping American spending patterns, and it's been hurting all sorts of businesses that cater

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

gas prices in the U.S. Another House war powers resolution nearly passed last week, falling on a tie vote as three Republicans voted in favor. ### [Middle East](https://www.npr.org/sections/middle-east/) ### [Trump and Vance share conflicting