Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'gallon'

Gloomy Economy Responsible For Lower Gas Prices

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular is down to about $2.40 a gallon. That's according to a survey from the Energy Department. In parts of the South and Midwest, gas is selling for less than $2 a gallon. It's a sharp drop from earlier in the year when gas prices were approaching $5 a gallon. One reason for the drop is the slumping economy.

The Future Of Automakers And Gas

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Gas is back below $3-a-gallon and thanks to new incentives, Americans are buying trucks again. This news comes as the Treasury Department turned down a request by General Motors to help finance the automaker's possible merger with Chrysler.

Cheap Gas, But Now What...

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The price of gas has dropped about $1.20 per gallon since it hit more than $4 per gallon in July. How does the decline in gas prices affect your transportation choices?

Motorists Adapt Driving Habits To Gas Prices

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Gas prices are averaging $2.92 a gallon across the country. But OPEC meets this week to decide whether they'll cut production — a move that would increase prices at the pump. We examine how some motorists are changing their driving habits according to the rise and fall of gas prices.

Lower Gas Prices Provide Little Cheer

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:58:00 EDT

When gas prices soared above $4 per gallon, carpooling, bicycling and the use of public transit increased. Gas prices have now fallen below $3 in many places, but other concerns are replacing anxiety about prices at the pump.

A Cross-Country Road Trip Back In Time

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:54:00 EDT

In the summer of 1973, photographer Stephen Shore set out on a quintessential American adventure. Now, 35 years later, his journey has become the focus of a book titled A Road Trip Journal. It reflects an America when gas was about 43 cents a gallon.

The Big Chill On The Appalachian Trail

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:46:00 EDT

Every year, adventuresome hikers set off from Georgia and trek all the way to Maine on the Appalachian Trial. WBGO's Eugene Sonn says that to mark the mid-way point, many take part in what's known as the half-gallon challenge Â� they down an entire half-gallon of ice-cream.

'Marketplace' Report: Gas Drops A Penny A Gallon

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Oil prices have fallen $16 in three days. Some analysts are saying oil could come down to around $100 a barrel in the next few months because demand is shrinking even in high driving season. Indeed, the national average for gasoline came down by a penny a gallon Friday.

Fueling Up At The Chinese Restaurant

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

With the price of gas well past $4 a gallon, resourceful drivers are looking for alternatives. We meet with people who are driving past the gas station, straight to their local Chinese restaurant, to fuel up.

State Senate Candidate Chided For 34-Cent Bribes

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:47:48 EDT

A politician is accused of bribing voters — with 34 cents. Wisconsin Senate candidate Chad Fradette gave 34 cents per gallon to drivers at a gas station. He says a change in the law would save that much. Election officials say it was wrong to pay voters a total of $128 dollars.

Using Online Social Sites To Boost Carpooling

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The high price of gasoline is fueling a new fleet of social network startups in ridesharing. They're trying to leverage social networks and the ease of technology to make it easier for people to carpool. Among them, GoLoco, started by the woman who founded Zipcar. But some analysts say it will take more than $4-a-gallon gas to get social network carpools firing on all cylinders.

Cheap Gas in Mexico Lures U.S. Motorists

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

With gas prices now topping $4 a gallon in much of the United States, some are taking advantage of cheap fuel across the border in Mexico. Big pickups with Texas plates are streaming across the border into Mexico to fill up with cheap gas.

Designing Transportation for the Future

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

As gas prices hover above $4 a gallon, many wonder what impact the economic crisis will have on the future of transportation. Geoff Wardle, director of advanced mobility research at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., offers his insights.

More Workers Telecommuting, Seeking Closer Jobs

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

As gas prices hover around $4 a gallon, surveys show that more companies are making changes to help commuters cope. That includes more telecommuting and even condensing the work week from five days to four days of 10 hours each. Workers and employers are trying to cut fuel costs but still remain relevant in their workplaces.

Remote Calif. Town Toils with $6-a-Gallon Gasoline

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The town of Gorda, Calif., is becoming famous for its $6-a-gallon gasoline — and that's for regular. One reason for the price may be the town's remoteness.

New Englanders Brace for Winter Oil Costs

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

It isn't even summer yet, and people in New England are already fretting about how they'll pay to heat their homes next winter. The region relies heavily on home heating oil, and prices are well above $4 a gallon. Some families barely made it through last winter's expensive heating season. Susan Sharon reports from Maine Public Radio.

Analysis: Long-Term Effects of High Oil Prices

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Gasoline prices recently soared to $4 a gallon across the United States. It seems that high energy prices will continue to be a tax on the U.S. economy. Co-host Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, economics editor of the Wall Street Journal, about the rising price of oil and how it affects the economy.

Gas Hits $4 as U.S. Average Continues Rise

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Nationwide, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline has just broken the $4 mark. But in California, that price seems cheap — many motorists there are worried that $5 gasoline is just around the corner.

How High Can Gas Go...

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

With the national average price of a gallon reaching four dollars, we visit Detroit-area gas stations to hear how motorists are coping.

'Hypermilers': Squeezing Out Every Mile Per Gallon

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:01:00 EDT

With gas prices relentlessly soaring, Americans are being forced to rethink their driving habits. Members of a group known as "hypermilers" strive to boost their cars' miles per gallon by changing their behavior behind the wheel.

Are Motorists Scamming for Free Gas...

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

With gas prices at near-record highs, some motorists may be resorting to extreme measures. Bill Luna, manager of Sierra Hart Towing in Sacramento, Calif., says tow-truck drivers suspect motorists are letting tanks run dry to get a free gallon of gas from the state.

Coping with Gas Prices in the UK and LA

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Americans are furious about paying $4 a gallon, but the pump price in Britain is more than twice that. In California, lawmakers are considering a bill where drivers in car-happy Los Angeles County pay higher fees to fund public transportation projects.

What Accounts for the Spike in Gas Prices...

Sat, 31 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Gas prices rose another cent on Saturday to $3.96 a gallon nationwide. The high prices are already prompting thousands of SUV owners to try and dump their gas guzzlers. Andrew Leonard, who writes the "How the World Works" blog for Salon.com, talks with Guy Raz about all the things that affect prices at the pump.

Gas Prices Stir Plenty of Talk at the Pumps

Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

As gas prices hit $4 a gallon in many cities across America, they're the chief topic of conversation at most gas stations. A popular question: "How much did it cost YOU to fill 'er up?"

Microbrewing Fuel

Thu, 29 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Floyd Butterfield says his "MicroFueler" will turn ordinary people into bio-fuel home-brewers. He promises dollar-a-gallon ethanol made in washing machine-sized boxes. But Amy Standen reports from member station KQED that some critics say he's really brewing false optimism.