Sentences with phrase «high fuel prices»

Apparently because of higher fuel prices and the need to visit fewer retailers overall, many consumers said they were purchasing whatever pet products they needed at just one store.
Both methods result in higher fuel prices for people in these remote areas of the state.
The problems associated with high fuel prices, and dependence on sources of energy from possibly less than friendly foreign countries are critical.
I'm continuing to work to reduce costs — such as high fuel prices — that limit production.
One CEO expressed caution about drastic policy measures based on high fuel prices.
At the same time, higher fuel prices remove incentives for unnecessary road trips.
For being a larger vehicle, it gets very good gas mileage which is so important in these days of higher fuel prices.
Ford +5 % Slowing F - series sales -LRB--15 %) dealt Ford a blow but the new Explorer (+135 %) was undaunted by higher fuel prices.
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Automakers are showing good sales figures and a healthy sales growth despite high fuel prices for both petrol and diesel.
If voters complain about higher fuel prices, politicians can truthfully say, «The market sets prices, and you determine by your own energy use whether you gain or lose.
They argue that possible sanctions on the Venezuelan energy sector would harm the U.S. industry, and cause it to scramble for heavy crude supplies from elsewhere, which would result in higher fuel prices for consumers.
In the first six months of the financial year, intense competition and higher fuel prices pushed the airline to a HK$ 2.05 billion loss, its worst first - half result in at least two decades.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways reported a loss of HK$ 2.05 billion ($ 262.2 million) for the six months ended June, citing intense competition from rivals and higher fuel prices compared to last year.
Important near - term influences on prices will be the significant increases in production costs that have occurred recently, arising from higher fuel prices, increases in a range of other commodity prices and the effect of the lower exchange rate on prices of imported inputs.
Former President John Dramani Mahama, has charged government to institute measures to cushion consumers against high fuel prices being experienced in the country.
Rail built America in the 19th century and now it may be poised for a massive resurgence in the 21st century as high fuel prices make it competitive again
This approach also relieves pressure on politicians who want to do something about global warming but don't want to impose burdens on the public, a key consideration at a time when high fuel prices and the economy are explosive issues.
Now that fluctuating high fuel prices have this segment heating up, Hyundai's third - generation Accent will have tough new competition for 2009 — Korean partner Kia's Rio, Honda's Fit, Nissan's Versa, Toyota's Yaris and Chevrolet's upgraded Aveo — but it still should continue to be up to the task.
And while high fuel prices have dictated changes in the model mix — more diesels, hybrids and a few more gas - sipping small cars — there's still a solid dose of traditional horsepower coming, from a 375 - horsepower Hyundai to the 638 - horsepower Chevrolet Corvette ZR - 1.
As to transportation there is a notion that higher fuel prices relegate people to smaller cars and public transportation and carpooling.
If your German government (or any other) had shifted support from fossil fuels to renewables, perhaps Max's home would now be powered with solar energy or wind and he would not have to worry so much about ever higher fuel prices.
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Micheline Maynard, aviation correspondent for the New York Times, tells NPR that with high fuel prices continuing to effect profits, passengers should not be surprised to find themselves strapped into a turboprop in the near future:
81 is not David Cameron's favourite number and there'll be a few raised eyebrows that 81 backbench Tories have signed up to Robert Halfon MP's motion which calls for the Government to bring more relief to motorists who are paying such high fuel prices.
American Airlines stock drops after the company trims its full - year outlook because of higher fuel prices.
This raises concerns about potential altercations with employees if an uninsured motorist is unable to buy gas, on top of being frustrated by high fuel prices.
Here, for example, Lucas tells us that unless we put up with high fuel prices and tax, we wont adjust our behaviour, and society will collapse.
The price gap behind the rise of cross-border airfare shopping, according to Tae Oum, a professor at the University of B.C., stems from Canada's higher fuel prices, wages, asset prices, landing and terminal fees and air traffic control charges.
Shorter flights became much less popular with increasingly time - consuming security and higher fuel prices.
Higher fuel prices have forced all airlines to pass on part of the costs to passengers.
In fact, Hamilton argues that the slowdown in 2007 and 2008 might not have developed into a full - blown recession at all, were it not for a severe decline in U.S. domestic auto production, itself the result of high fuel prices.
Sustaining that pace is critical for Wal - Mart, because high fuel prices have helped sap the buying power of Americans.
Nevertheless, good cost control couldn't offset the impact of lower RASM and higher fuel prices.
Mr. Mahama, warned government about the dire consequences of high fuel prices, especially Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and demanded government's intervention else consumers could be forced to use charcoal which will lead to more destruction of the environment.
Christina Callahan, the executive director of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority said JetBlue stopped service to that destination back in 2009 because of high fuel prices.
The Prime Minister has said he hopes to «share the burden» of high fuel prices but does not rule out a further duty increase in April.
By looking beyond their own walls, businesses will uncover more ways to reduce the burden of looming carbon taxation and high fuel prices.
Among the pressure points, obviously: Higher fuel prices, which then push up transportation costs.
As gas prices have fallen over the past several months, public perception of what is considered cheap has changed, indicating Americans now have a lower tolerance for high fuel prices than in the past.
Due to higher fuel prices and the weak economy, GM's full - size truck sales have slowed, causing inventories to rise.
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