Higher gas prices a factor for those considering hybrid/electric car
But more would still buy a gas-powered vehicle.
Gas Prices
Biden tackles high gas prices
Millions of Americans hit the road over the weekend despite pain at the pump. Weijia Jiang reports on President Biden's latest efforts to bring gas prices down and why some of his allies aren't happy.
Holiday weekend travel surges
Millions of Americans are heading to the airport to travel for the holiday weekend and spring break. But staffing shortages are leading to flight cancellations. Lilia Luciano has more.
Airlines face challenges due to increased demand
Millions of travelers may face long lines at airports over Easter weekend amid increased demand and staffing shortages. Errol Barnett takes a look.
Biden announces ethanol rule change
The Biden administration plans to allow an ethanol blend in fuel during the summer months in an effort to ease the burden of steep gas prices. Stephen Gruber-Miller, a statehouse and politics reporter for the Des Moines Register, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the announcement during the president's visit to Iowa.
Inflation jumps to highest level since 1981
The cost of living in America shot up in March, as consumer prices have risen 8.5% from a year ago. Steve Odland, the president and CEO of The Conference Board, joins CBS News to discuss what the increase in costs means for the economy and if the U.S. is headed towards a recession.
Inflation reaches 40-year high
The U.S. Labor Department's latest Consumer Price Index shows prices have jumped 8.5% over the past year, the biggest spike since December 1981. Michael Pond, head of inflation research at Barclays, spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what that means for your bottom line.
EPA to try to fight high gas prices at the pump with ethanol blend
It's the Biden administration's latest attempt to bring gas prices down for Americans.
CBS News poll: Inflation outweighs jobs on economic views
Rising prices force cutbacks, and economy continues to take a toll on President Biden's numbers.
Democrats could pay high price for inflation
While jobless claims are at their lowest point in more than 50 years, Americans are still feeling the pinch of rising prices. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss how voters' views on inflation could sink Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.
School budgets hit by high diesel prices
Although gas prices are going down after reaching record highs, drivers who use diesel are still feeling the pinch at the pump. The high prices are having an impact on school budgets as districts struggle to fuel school buses. Scott MacFarlane has more from Maryland.
American Express perk: Get paid to sign up for a Sam's Club membership and get lower gas prices too
Forget paying $45 for Sam's Club membership -- Amex card holders actually get paid to sign up now through April 30.
Motorists are seeing some relief amid dip in gas prices
One gas expert predicts that the average per-gallon price could sink below $4 in the coming days.
Politics panel: Court confirmation and more
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Axios reporter Sophia Cai join "Red and Blue" to discuss the day's political news, including future Supreme Court confirmation processes, New York's attorney general seeking to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court, COVID concerns for top leaders in Washington, and as well as getting funding passed before the Easter recess.
Best e-bikes, according to reviews
Save money on gas (or just have fun) with a new e-bike. Here are some of the most popular and best e-bikes for you.
Lawmakers grill executives about gas prices
Lawmakers are grilling six top executives of Big Oil on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over "America's pain at the pump." The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing comes as the U.S. sees elevated gas prices. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett has more on the hearing.
Ivanka Trump testifies before Jan. 6 committee
Ivanka Trump testified before the January 6 committee, and former Trump legal advisor John Eastman turned over emails the committee had sought. All that plus the latest on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination as she inches closer to the highest court. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and much more from Capitol Hill.
Biden to release one-third of U.S. oil reserves
President Biden announced he will release 1 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve every day through October to combat rising gas prices and inflation. Analysts say this will result in a moderate drop in prices ahead of increased summer demand. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Maryland.
Costco membership deal: Save on gas prices and get a free Costco gift card
You can get up to a $20 gift card, plus lower gas prices, when you sign up for a new Costco membership now.
Economic challenges continue with inflation
Despite unemployment hitting a record low, Americans are still seeing high prices at grocery stores and gas stations. Scott MacFarlane has more on the economic situation from the White House.
Experts warn gas prices could take weeks to go down
The national average for a gallon of gas is currently $4.21, according to AAA.
Biden's plan to combat gas prices
President Biden on Thursday announced the release of 180 million additional barrels of oil over the next six months to combat gas prices, as well as urged Congress to impose fees on companies that he accuses of "hoarding without producing" and discussed his plans to boost the domestic production of critical minerals. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Meg Oliver sit down with Tamar Essner, a principal at Vectis Energy Partners, to discuss.
What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
Previous moves to tap the nation's oil stockpile haven't dramatically lowered gas prices, research shows.
Biden says U.S. will release 1 million barrels of oil per day
The president criticized oil companies for failing to produce what the country needs, while sitting on "record profits."
Oil prices dip after report that Biden plans to tap petroleum reserve
Reports that the U.S. will release more crude from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve could ease prices at the pump.
Netanyahu hopes to announce release of Gaza hostages "in the coming days"
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez injured, hospitalized, agent says
Mark Sanchez, who is also a Fox Sports analyst, is recovering in a hospital in Indianapolis, his agent Andrew Kessler told CBS News.
British police arrest 6 after deadly Manchester synagogue attack
Police have arrested six people on suspicion of terror offenses after an attack on a synagogue in northwest England.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
FBI weighing a perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Feds shoot woman in Chicago suburb after allegedly being boxed in by cars
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents shot a woman in Broadview, Illinois, after they said they were rammed and boxed in by cars Saturday.
Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely first female PM
An admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi is a protege of the ultra-conservative vision of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.