Sentences with phrase «lower gas prices»

And consumers are «feeling a little better» about the economy and their wallets, in part because of low gas prices.

With lower gas prices out there these days, suddenly the prospect of owning a sport utility vehicle is even more appealing.

Low gas prices make just about everyone happy — except those in the oil industry and the economies that rely on them.

Despite lower gas prices, fuel economy and safety are still top priorities for consumers looking to buy a new or used vehicle.

Sure, relatively low gas prices have made strong fuel economy less of a draw than it once was.

Asian gas prices likely provide another dollar or two of lift, getting projects closer to economic viability at current low gas prices.

Lower gas prices = more road traffic = more car crashes = more insurance claims = higher car insurance premiums.

If a utility is deciding what to burn in an existing plant, recent low gas prices have kept the more efficient gas plants running nearly flat out.

The drag in Q2 was Canadian Tire's gas stations, where lowered gas prices drove down that segment's revenue more than 13 % compared to a year ago.

Meanwhile, sales at service stations were 1 percent lower amid lower gas prices.

They're god is more powerful and can lower gas prices better.

But comparatively low gas prices and booming demand for larger crossover vehicles are taking their toll.

With ridiculously low gas prices there was (and to a lesser extent still is) no short - term penalty for doing so.

So isn't the notion of «drill, baby, drill» a little misleading to people who think this will automatically lower their gas prices and quickly?

Lower gas prices tend to lead to greater consumer spending.

But fast forward to today and the combination of low gas prices and a renewed appreciation for the style and space of SUVs are driving a big surge in sales.

However, low gas prices make wind and solar even less competitive.

With the current low gas prices and some creative sleeping arrangements, it's certainly possible.

DeHaan says that continued low gas prices in the U.S. can be attributed mostly to an increase in the amount of crude oil produced in the U.S., with American oil inventories up 27 percent compared to this time last year.

Global oil prices have been falling, which has resulted in lower gas prices for drivers in the U.S..

Lagging C - Max sales can also be attributed to the rise in demand for crossovers and SUVs and hybrid sales have not been helped by low gas prices.

Or, is this a crusade (or an «opportunity» as they define it in business) for the moneyed interests who would rake in huge profits under the guise of helping lower the gas prices of the American consumer?

The USA is gradually switching from coal to gas as low gas prices make it favourable to burn, and it could make stronger use of particularly cheap gas since a great deal is produced within the country, but political will at present is still focused on retaining the use of coal.

While lower gas prices mean consumers theoretically have more disposable income, the Commerce Department recently reported that US retail sales were flat as shoppers have other priorities.

AlixPartners» retail practice director, Noam Paransky, said shoppers have saved about $ 100 billion from low gas prices since last year, but middle - and low - income shoppers are holding on to those savings or spending on travel and entertainment.

Patrick Dehaan, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst, talks about low gas prices ahead of Independence Day travel.

In order to stimulate demand, the NDRC significantly lowered gas priced for non-residential users twice in 2015.

Furthermore, when last fiscal year's lackluster results came in (primarily because of continued low gas prices) management skipped their bonuses (imagine that!).

That will result in lower gas prices over the next six to eight weeks, said Tim Hess, an EIA analyst.

For more on how low gas prices and litigation threats have taken the heat out of the fracking fight, read Dot Earth here.

Reduced revenue as a result of low current and long - term wholesale energy prices, driven by record low gas prices due to the plant's proximity to the Marcellus shale formation.

Demand is rising too: Goldman says China and other emerging markets are using more oil than analysts had anticipated, while low gas prices are encouraging American consumers to drive more than ever.

Greg Foran, head of Wal - Mart's U.S. division, said lower gas prices were «helping» as the discounter makes its way through the holiday season.

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.»

Even with the recent increase, at No. 36 on the list, Indiana is enjoying lower gas prices than most of the country.

Despite lower gas prices padding Americans» wallets, McDonald's U.S. franchisees forecast negative trends to continue.

There is some evidence that recent crude oil discounts in Western Canada have been partially passed through to consumers through lower gas prices.

Regarding lower gas prices, Trump just might get his wish.

Last year, GEICO suffered from higher personal auto claims (as a result of more low gas prices and more driving), and this year it accelerated new business efforts.

Improved weather and lower gas prices fueled a 3 percent increase in traffic on the Thruway last year as the 570 - mile thoroughfare struggles with its finances.

«Most Minnesotans wish Michelle Bachmann was hiding in the bushes when she was instead voting against lower gas prices and a higher minimum wage,» said Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Communications Director Bill Burton.

Lower gas prices offset spikes in the cost of fresh food, tuition and property taxes.

One place that has consistently lower gas prices is Costco, although you'll need a $ 55 membership.

The corresponding effect of people cashing in on lower gas prices increases the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released into the air by all those gas guzzlers.

Past temporarily lowering gas prices and easing the burden of having to come up with more eco-friendly fuel alternatives right - this - second, you can also thank fracking for releasing tons and tons of carcinogens into people's neighborhoods.