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Average gas price in each U.S. state, November 2026

Average gas price in each U.S. state, November 2026

Gas prices are falling across the country. See how much a gallon of regular unleaded costs in your state right now.
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Gas is still above $4. New lawmakers say they can lower costs

Gas is still above $4. New lawmakers say they can lower costs

Voters said in the 2026 midterm elections that they want lower costs for fuel. A crop of the newly-elected Democratic senators have endorsed a fix
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Oil rises as investors weigh uncertainties around Iran war

Oil rises as investors weigh uncertainties around Iran war

By Anna Hirtenstein LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures edged up on Thursday as investors weighed the future course of the US-Israeli war with Iran after President Donald Trump's Republican Party suffered heavy losses in midterm elections this week.
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Understanding the Components of U.S. Gasoline Prices and Stagnant Federal Gas Tax

Understanding the Components of U.S. Gasoline Prices and Stagnant Federal Gas Tax

The price of a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. is composed of four main factors: crude oil (approximately 50%), refining costs (around 17%), distribution and marketing (about 17%), and taxes (roughly 16%). Crude oil prices, determined by a global market, are the most volatile component and typically drive price fluctuations. The federal gas tax, currently 18.4 cents per gallon, has not been raised since October 1, 1993, meaning it has lost significant purchasing power due to inflation over more than 30 years. Similarly, Wisconsin's state gas tax has been frozen since 2006, when indexing to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was eliminated. Gas stations themselves typically have thin margins on fuel sales, making most of their profit from convenience store items.
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Oil rises as investors weigh risk of Iran war escalation

Oil rises as investors weigh risk of Iran war escalation

By Siyi Liu and Sam Li SINGAPORE, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures rose on Thursday as investors weighed the risk of a further escalation of the US-Israeli war with Iran after the losses suffered by US President Donald Trump's Republican Party in congressional elections this week.
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USDA Allocates $51.9 Million to Combat Feral Swine Across 13 States, Including $2.9 Million for Arkansas Projects

USDA Allocates $51.9 Million to Combat Feral Swine Across 13 States, Including $2.9 Million for Arkansas Projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has committed $51.9 million to 29 partnership projects across 13 states to address the threats posed by feral swine to agricultural producers. This investment is part of a larger $105 million initiative for the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program, a collaborative effort between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). In Arkansas, two specific projects have been awarded $2.9 million. According to Arkansas State Conservationist Amanda Mathis, these projects are crucial for eradicating and controlling feral swine, which negatively impact plant and wildlife habitats, soil, water quality, and can transmit diseases to livestock and humans. The funding for these projects is provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, marking a significant long-term investment in NRCS conservation programs. Since 2020, NRCS has invested $92.9 million in 63 projects under this program, assisting ove...
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Arkansas Attorney General Files Motion to End Racially Segregated Judicial Districts

Arkansas Attorney General Files Motion to End Racially Segregated Judicial Districts

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a motion in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas to terminate a consent decree in the case of Hunt v. Arkansas. This decree, established over 35 years ago when Bill Clinton was Governor, created judicial districts based on race. Attorney General Griffin argues that this decree unconstitutionally segregates Arkansas voters by race, asserting that such divisions are wrong, premised on racial stereotypes, and violate equal protection mandates. He stated that recent Supreme Court cases have clarified the unconstitutional nature of this consent decree, prompting his office to seek its prompt termination. Griffin emphasized that government institutions, whether judicial districts or schools, should not categorize individuals based on their skin color.
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Oil set for sharp weekly drop but Middle East supply concerns provide floor

Oil set for sharp weekly drop but Middle East supply concerns provide floor

By Colleen Howe BEIJING, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices are set for a sharp weekly drop on expectations of a de-escalation of the Iran war after US President Donald Trump's party suffered election losses, but Middle East supply concerns from the conflict continue to provide a floor for the market.
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American Families Face Highest Debt Payment Burden in 13 Years, Federal Reserve Survey Reveals

American Families Face Highest Debt Payment Burden in 13 Years, Federal Reserve Survey Reveals

A recent Federal Reserve's 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances indicates that 8.6% of American families are now spending over 40% of their income on debt payments. This figure represents a significant increase from 6.5% in 2022 and marks the highest level recorded since the 2013 survey. Despite the share of families holding debt remaining stable at approximately 77% between 2022 and 2025, and median debt among borrowers barely shifting at $88,100, the cost of servicing this debt has risen substantially. The average 30-year mortgage rate increased from 4.2% to 6.7%, credit card rates climbed from 14.6% to 21.4%, and new-vehicle loan rates went from 4.9% to 7.7% during the survey period. These higher borrowing costs mean that even with similar debt amounts, monthly payments have become a larger portion of household budgets for a growing number of families. Real median family income did rise by 7% to $82,200, and median net worth increased to $215,900, but these gains were insufficient to offset the impact of in...
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Visa sees US holiday retail sales growing 4.5%, fastest pace since 2021

Visa sees US holiday retail sales growing 4.5%, fastest pace since 2021

Nov 5 (Reuters) - US holiday retail sales are set to rise 4.5% year-on-year in the last two months of 2026, marking the strongest growth since 2021, according to research by Visa's Business and Economics Insights.
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October Jobs Report Anticipates Holiday Hiring Boost Amidst AI Concerns and Slowing Wage Growth

October Jobs Report Anticipates Holiday Hiring Boost Amidst AI Concerns and Slowing Wage Growth

October Jobs Report Anticipates Holiday Hiring Boost Amidst AI Concerns and Slowing Wage Growth
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Dollar slides as US election drives oil and Treasury yields lower; sterling gains

Dollar slides as US election drives oil and Treasury yields lower; sterling gains

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The dollar slid to the lowest in more than a month on Thursday in the aftermath of an overwhelming victory by Democrats in US midterm elections, which sent oil prices and Treasury yields lower.