High supply and weak demand led to a drop in crude oil prices. Unexpectedly, retail gas prices have risen by more than 20 cents since Jan. 1. ...more

January 12, 2009

Oil companies and drilling contractors on Thursday accelerated the evacuation of thousands of workers and secured offshore rigs and other equipment in the Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Storm Gustav churned toward the United States. ...more

August 29, 2008

The brief respite for consumers at the gasoline pump may come to an abrupt end if Tropical Storm Gustav slams into the petroleum-rich Gulf Coast and its numerous refineries, just as Americans begin packing up cars for the Labor Day weekend. ...more

August 28, 2008

ConocoPhillips will sell the remainder of its gas stations in the United States, the company said Wednesday, though Conoco, Phillips 66, and 76 will continue to operate under those familiar signs. ...more

August 28, 2008

As prices for crude oil and other commodities ease, consumers have gotten a small dose of relief at the gas pump. But don't expect less pain at the grocery counter. ...more

August 25, 2008

Gas prices have decreased by nearly 8 cents in Florida since last week. It appears such a decline will continue for a while, according to AAA Auto Club South. ...more

July 28, 2008

Oil prices dropped sharply Thursday after China said it will raise fuel prices, a move that could dampen the booming Asian nation's oil consumption. ...more

June 20, 2008

Don't expect motorists to sympathize, but Exxon Mobil Corp. says gasoline prices didn't do it any favors in the first quarter. ...more

May 2, 2008

Gasoline prices at the pump added more than 2 cents over the weekend nationally, topping a more than eight-month high reached Friday, but consumers have little choice but to play along. ...more

February 25, 2008

Gas prices likely won't hit a new high this month, thanks to increased oil production and a report that says worldwide demand for light crude will decline next year. ...more

November 14, 2007