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The Fed’s Logan said US oil producers are unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers

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The Fed's Logan said US oil producers are unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers

Written by Michael S. Derby April 2 (Reuters) – Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said on Thursday that U.S. oil producers are unlikely to increase production and protect consumers from higher gasoline prices in the near future. The price US producers say they need to see to start drilling is just shy of $70 … Read more

While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, high-income earners panic when markets drop

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While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, high-income earners panic when markets drop

High oil prices due to the US-Iran war are straining already strapped low-income consumers. But as rates fall, there is a sign that high earners are also starting to feel the heat. Internal data from Bank of America on credit and debit card usage revealed that from the start of the war through March 21, … Read more