Sentences with phrase «lower fuel prices»

Next year's benefit hike will be small because inflation is low, driven in part by lower fuel prices.

This is a temporary effect, and is currently being offset by lower fuel prices — another temporary effect.

The region's carriers will benefit more fully from the impact of lower fuel prices in 2016 as hedges unwind.

While they have higher costs than Spirit because they target business travelers and must maintain multiple types of planes, lower fuel prices in the past year have let them profitably chop their fares.

Lower fuel costs (hedging rates of 80 - 90 % for the majority of large airlines has delayed much of the benefit from low fuel prices into 2016), a faster than expected recovery of the European economy and strong performance on business travel on North Atlantic routes is benefitting the region.

South Dakotans enjoy lower fuel prices than more than two - thirds of the country.

Passengers claimed that the airlines» collusion began in early 2009, led to higher fares and reduced flight choices, and together with low fuel prices and higher fees for checking bags and other services helped the industry post record profits.

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries may not be dead, but it is on life support — a status that contains a mixed message for Western Australia, as part of the state's economy will benefit from potentially lower fuel prices while another part will likely be damaged.

This was driven by both a 20.7 per cent reduction in the company's cost of Available Seats per Kilometres flown, as well as lower fuel prices.

The U.S. auto market, which has been enjoying a revival these past few years on lower fuel prices, easy credit, and dealer incentives, seems to be taking a breather right now.

Spanish truckers blockading their country's border with France, while in Bordeaux drivers slow traffic to demand lower fuel prices.

Other notable factors are a lower proportion of diesel - powered engines across the Australian car and LCV fleet than in Europe, fewer government incentives for lower - emissions vehicles and relatively low fuel prices compared with Europe.

Joe Hinrichs, president - The Americas, says low fuel prices and a consumer shift toward CUVs and SUVs have put a dent in small - car sales.

Recent low fuel prices have made electrified vehicles of all types a hard sell.

They came away from the February announcement planning to stick with Smart sales even though low fuel prices and waning demand for small cars make it tough timing for the electric - microcar segment now.

What's more, offshore oil drilling will not guarantee lower fuel prices — oil is a global commodity, and US production is not big enough to influence global prices.

However, in our 2020 2D scenario it is clear that on average, even very low fuel prices would not tip the advantage back to fossil fuels.

We've mentioned it before, and wrote about it recently at The Vine, but as the UN worries about giant smog clouds over Asia and Beijing considers lowering fuel prices, it's worth mentioning again: Beijing's claims to have lowered air pollution are fraught by suspicious numbers.

«Despite the fact they have more money to spend because of lower fuel prices, they're still very savvy and want to make sure they're spending their money wisely,» J.C. Penney's CEO Myron Ullman told analysts on a call.

Thanks to low fuel prices in the US market, there isn't a huge appetite for hybrid Buicks, but as soon as buyers show any interest, it looks like Buick is ready to respond.

Airlines have seen profits boosted in recent years by low fuel prices, typically a major anchor around the necks of their profitability.

Ticket prices slid after carriers, enjoying low fuel prices and record profits, expanded faster than demand.

MONTREAL — Air travellers should see further dips in fares this year after sizable drops in 2015 as lower fuel prices are passed along to consumers, according to a leading industry association.

The improvement in operating results was driven by a 17.8 per cent drop in operating expenses in the three months to March 31st, resulting from lower fuel prices, local currency devaluations and ongoing efficiency initiatives.

IATA's U.S. counterpart, Airlines for America, declined to comment on where fares are headed but expressed satisfaction with lower fuel prices.

Tesla stands in contrast to other car companies, which have struggled to sell electric vehicles in an era of low fuel prices.

Low fuel prices have given bus companies higher revenue to work with, researchers found, and they're using this extra income to focus on amenities.

From shipping expenses to the cost of the raw materials, low fuel prices will help business owners manage and reduce expense lines in 2015.

In addition, lower fuel prices and lower tax on fuel in Alberta means consumers have less incentive to purchase smaller or alternate - fuel vehicles, he says.

And Kelly weighs in on competition, airfares and lower fuel prices.

Lower fuel prices are leading to growing competition among airlines — and investors are panicking.

That's because lower fuel prices should reduce the cost of food and other goods.

Changes in currency, net of lower fuel prices and derivatives, is expected to have a $ 0.03 — a $ 0.03 negative effect on Q3's earnings.

I should mention that a — certainly, a positive development for 2013 is our expectations, at least currently, that lower fuel prices should provide a boost to earnings.

Wyoming also has low fuel prices and our cost of living is affordable.

Using our current fuel price of $ 620 per metric ton, we are currently estimating that lower fuel prices should benefit first half 2013 earnings per share by approximately $ 0.23.

Lower fuel prices and an enduring consumer preference for pick - up trucks and SUVs contributed to the rise.

This was driven by a spike in international visitors thanks to lower fuel prices, the lower Canadian dollar, and more direct flights to Vancouver International Airport.

However Azeez admits that part of the catch - up challenge is the low fuel price in the GCC, which makes energy efficiency a less significant driver for Industrial Internet adoption.

Calling Wal - Mart «our best $ 35 oil idea» in a mid-December note, Nomura analyst Robert Drbul wrote that low oil and gas prices help Wal - Mart «for two key reasons: 1) we believe lower income demographic consumers stand to benefit most from lower gas prices, and 2) we believe its private transportation fleet (> 6,650 trucks; one of the largest in the world) will realize cost benefits due to low fuel prices.»

In February, sales of light trucks — buoyed by low fuel prices — represented 54.4 % of the market, a level the segment hasn't reached on an annual basis since 2005.

Good news from energy experts: Warmer temperatures and lower fuel prices should cut down heating costs this winter, but they still warn against cranking up the heat.

Snow Capital is likely betting on strength within the Food, Furniture, Soft Home and Consumable categories, perhaps under the assumption that lower fuel prices will help boost sales.

its stupid kill the wall street brokers and the speculators and poof we have lower fuel prices that simple they are dictating the fuel prices now since opec has not risen the prices they charge...

South Carolina had the lowest fuel prices of the year, averaging $ 2.18 per gallon.

Trump swiftly reversed that decision after coming into office this year, handing TransCanada a federal permit for the pipeline in March and arguing the project will lower fuel prices, boost national security, and bring jobs.

But that oil may simply go abroad, and low fuel prices may undercut the case for zero - carbon renewables.

The improvement was due to the increasing availability of more efficient vehicles as automakers work to reach CAFE standards, while low fuel prices and improving economic conditions moved many shoppers to less efficient vehicle segments in 2015.