Gas prices climb 19 cents over 2 weeks, but remain below last year’s levels

September 13th, 2009 Gas prices nationwide down about 5 cents a gallonCAMARILLO, Calif. — The average price of regular gasoline in the U.S.

August 20th, 2009 Starbucks boosts prices on some beveragesSEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. is raising prices on certain harder-to-make beverages — and cutting the costs for simpler ones like a plain cup of coffee, the company said Thursday.

August 10th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines fall as oil prices riseMINNEAPOLIS —Most airlines' shares fell slightly on Monday as oil prices rose. The Amex Airline Index was down 1.5 percent, with nearly all of its U.S.

August 9th, 2009 Survey: Gas prices nationwide jump 16 centsCAMARILLO, Calif. —The U.S. price of gasoline jumped nearly 16 cents a gallon during the past two weeks to $2.64.

July 27th, 2009 Oil prices edge higherCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Oil prices on Monday continued their two-week rally after fresh data showed the economy may be improving, leading to more demand for crude. Benchmark crude for September delivery rose 9 cents to $68.14 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

July 27th, 2009 Oil prices edge lowerCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Oil prices on Monday paused in their two-week rally, as stock markets dipped with mixed signals on the economy. Benchmark crude for September delivery lost 5 cents to $68 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

July 26th, 2009 Survey: Gas prices nationwide drop 7 centsCAMARILLO, Calif. — The U.S.

July 22nd, 2009 Gold, other metals rise; Oil prices fallNEW YORK — Prices for gold and other metals rose slightly Wednesday, but other commodities finished mixed as investors assess the latest batch of corporate earnings reports. Investors have been keeping close watch on companies' quarterly results, looking to glean clues on where the economy is headed.

July 12th, 2009 Gasoline prices drop 10 cents in past 2 weeksCAMARILLO, Calif. — The national average price of gasoline fell about 10 cents a gallon during the past two weeks to $2.56.

June 5th, 2009 Agriculture futures fall, livestock prices mixedCHICAGO — Agriculture futures fell Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery slipped 0.25 cent to $4.785 a bushel, while December corn fell 5 cents to $3.1075 a bushel and November soybeans lost 5.5 cents to $9.36 a bushel.

May 13th, 2009 Oil, gasoline prices rise ahead of supply reportNEW YORK — Energy prices wavered after OPEC reported that member states had increased oil production for the first time since July despite a huge glut in supply. Benchmark crude for June delivery rose 22 cents to $59.07 a barrel Wednesay on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

May 12th, 2009 Oil hits $60 for first time since NovemberCOLUMBUS, Ohio — After a one-day pause, oil prices resumed their trek higher Tuesday, hitting $60 a barrel for the first time since Nov. 10. Gas prices also moved higher again and now are up 40 percent off the low reached in December.

May 12th, 2009 Gasoline nears $2.25, crude briefly above $60COLUMBUS, Ohio — Retail gasoline prices rose again overnight and are now up nearly 40 percent from the start of the year, while the price for crude on Tuesday topped $60 a barrel for the first time since early November. Just a week ago, drivers nationally paid about 17 cents less for a gallon of gas on average.

May 9th, 2009 Gold prices hold steady as Wall Street ralliesNEW YORK — Gold prices are holding steady as a rally in stocks keeps demand for the safe-haven asset in check. Other commodities, like oil and grains, are surging on the day's upbeat economic data.

March 10th, 2009 TORONTO - The Canadian dollar sank to its lowest level in five years Monday amid continuing market slide on the opening day of the week. The loonie (as the Canadian dollar is called), which has been diving against the US dollar with plunging oil prices, closed at 76.98 cents US for the first time since September 2004.