Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn't thinking about the cost of gas. He just thought EVs were better and “wanted to be part of the future. ” Now that the Iran war is spiking prices at the pump, the Detroit man is happy he is no longer filling up his 11-year-old gas-powered SUV. “Electricity can go up, but it won’t go up nearly as much as gas will and it won’t go up nearly as fast, either,” said Ketels, 55, an assistant professor of global...
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- Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
- Iran's unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring
- South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments
- China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress
- Brent crude oil briefly tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns
- Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers within weeks
- State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies
- Trump visa changes squeeze rural schools relying on international teachers
Wed, 11 Mar 2026
- US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks
- Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
- Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves
- New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts
- Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices
- US stock market remains calm, even as oil prices rise
- A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI
- Trump visits Ohio and Kentucky to downplay Iran war's effect on economy and target a GOP antagonist
- What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
- Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
- Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
- Inflation held steady last month, but that was before the attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
- Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
- Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks
- Edmunds: These are the best budget hatchbacks that you can get in 2026
- Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy
- Fragrant flower lei, synonymous with Hawaii, face competition from cheaper imports
Tue, 10 Mar 2026
- Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution
- Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance
- US stocks hold steadier as Wall Street waits for the next signal on how long war with Iran may last
- Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
- Former attorney for California solar firm sentenced in $1 billion fraud scheme
- In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
- White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations
- FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism
- US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
- Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
- FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outage
- War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
- North Korean leader's sister criticizes US-South Korea for proceeding with joint drills
- China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US
Mon, 09 Mar 2026
- Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital
- How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
- AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation
- US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90
- Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East
- Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
- Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
- Hims Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
- Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services
- Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US
- As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
- A new poll finds young volunteers embrace informal, everyday acts of service. So do some nonprofits
- Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Sun, 08 Mar 2026
- Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony
- Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping
- NTSB member says he was fired without explanation by the Trump administration
- Pixars Hoppers bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' The Bride! is on life support
- Trumps roaring economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show
- AI is spurring a big expansion of high-voltage power lines. Landowners and locals are fighting back
Sat, 07 Mar 2026
- Federal judge rules Trump administration's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal
- Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues
- Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage
- Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?
- Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
- Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify
- Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare
- Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market
- Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring
- Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists' access to Pentagon
- US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold
- Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help
- The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%
- Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
- Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry
- German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million
- Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
- Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it pivots to plant-based drinks and snacks
- Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
- US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says
- Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
- Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
- Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split
- MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
- Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babi over EU fraud case
- Crews in Cuba rush to repair a damaged power plant to ease a blackout
- More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
- Rachael Ray is harder to find but hardly slowing down
- Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form
- US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low
- Mine collapse in eastern Congo leaves 200 dead, authorities say. But rebels dispute the number
- Stranded travelers share firsthand accounts from the Middle East
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