NPR Series: Paying at the Pump https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4816228 Gas prices remain high -- with no end in sight. NPR takes a look at how people across the country are coping with the gas crunch, the factors behind skyrocketing oil prices, what's being done to bring them back to earth and cost-cutting strategies to employ in the meantime. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:44:22 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Series: Paying at the Pump https://www.npr.org/series/4816228/paying-at-the-pump Economy Often Leads Us Down Wrong Path The spate of bad economic news has changed the way we make economic decisions. NPR's Yuki Noguchi visits a used car dealership where drivers are trying to unload their gas guzzlers. Then, economist Dan Ariely discusses why so many of us make economic decisions that are so wrong. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/07/05/92259328/economy-often-leads-us-down-wrong-path https://www.npr.org/2008/07/05/92259328/economy-often-leads-us-down-wrong-path The spate of bad economic news has changed the way we make economic decisions. NPR's Yuki Noguchi visits a used car dealership where drivers are trying to unload their gas guzzlers. Then, economist Dan Ariely discusses why so many of us make economic decisions that are so wrong.

]]> Fed Up at the Pump? Take the Bus Los Angeles is notorious for its car culture. Most people would rather sit in traffic than get on a bus or the subway. But high gas prices are changing those attitudes. For a look at some transportation alternatives, Farai Chideya talks with Dave Sotero, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Association. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/07/02/92144075/fed-up-at-the-pump-take-the-bus https://www.npr.org/2008/07/02/92144075/fed-up-at-the-pump-take-the-bus Los Angeles is notorious for its car culture. Most people would rather sit in traffic than get on a bus or the subway. But high gas prices are changing those attitudes. For a look at some transportation alternatives, Farai Chideya talks with Dave Sotero, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Association.

]]> BMW Takes Next Step In Fuel Efficient Cars Rising gas prices are forcing consumers and the auto industry to make drastic changes. Toyota and Honda are known for their popular hybrid gas-electric cars. Now, BMW is introducing the first hydrogen-powered luxury performance car. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/07/02/92144072/bmw-takes-next-step-in-fuel-efficient-cars https://www.npr.org/2008/07/02/92144072/bmw-takes-next-step-in-fuel-efficient-cars Rising gas prices are forcing consumers and the auto industry to make drastic changes. Toyota and Honda are known for their popular hybrid gas-electric cars. Now, BMW is introducing the first hydrogen-powered luxury performance car.

]]> Gas Station Owners Under Pressure Tired of high gas prices? Well, so are gas station owners. We continue our <em>Road Trippin'</em> series by speaking with David Griffith, Shell service station owner, and our economics contributor Keith Reed, of <em>The Cincinnati Enquirer</em>. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/07/01/92087061/gas-station-owners-under-pressure https://www.npr.org/2008/07/01/92087061/gas-station-owners-under-pressure Tired of high gas prices? Well, so are gas station owners. We continue our Road Trippin' series by speaking with David Griffith, Shell service station owner, and our economics contributor Keith Reed, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

]]> Pain at the Auto Plant Americans are trading in their oversized gas guzzlers for more fuel efficient cars. How does that affect workers at our nation's auto plants? To gain some insight, Farai speaks with Claire McClinton, an auto-worker for General Motors. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/07/01/92087068/pain-at-the-auto-plant https://www.npr.org/2008/07/01/92087068/pain-at-the-auto-plant Americans are trading in their oversized gas guzzlers for more fuel efficient cars. How does that affect workers at our nation's auto plants? To gain some insight, Farai speaks with Claire McClinton, an auto-worker for General Motors.

]]> What's Behind Soaring Gas Prices? <em>News & Notes</em> kicks off a week-long series focused on America's gas and oil crisis with economics contributor Bill Spriggs. He offers an economic overview and breaks down hot button issues like oil speculation and offshore drilling. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/06/30/92033447/whats-behind-soaring-gas-prices https://www.npr.org/2008/06/30/92033447/whats-behind-soaring-gas-prices News & Notes kicks off a week-long series focused on America's gas and oil crisis with economics contributor Bill Spriggs. He offers an economic overview and breaks down hot button issues like oil speculation and offshore drilling.

]]> Road Trippin': Perspectives at the Pump Our week-long series, Road Trippin', is focused on the causes and impact of rising gas prices. On the air, Farai Chideya speaks with a psychologist, a taxi driver, and a car dealership owner to get their firsthand accounts. On our blog, we get insight from drivers at a local gas station. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/06/30/92033452/road-trippin-perspectives-at-the-pump https://www.npr.org/2008/06/30/92033452/road-trippin-perspectives-at-the-pump News & Notes spoke with drivers at a gas station near our studios at NPR West.'/>

Our week-long series, Road Trippin', is focused on the causes and impact of rising gas prices. On the air, Farai Chideya speaks with a psychologist, a taxi driver, and a car dealership owner to get their firsthand accounts. On our blog, we get insight from drivers at a local gas station.

]]> Cheap Gas in Mexico Lures U.S. Motorists With gas prices now topping $4 a gallon in much of the United States, some are taking advantage of cheap fuel across the border in Mexico. Big pickups with Texas plates are streaming across the border into Mexico to fill up with cheap gas. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/06/20/91748758/cheap-gas-in-mexico-lures-u-s-motorists https://www.npr.org/2008/06/20/91748758/cheap-gas-in-mexico-lures-u-s-motorists With gas prices now topping $4 a gallon in much of the United States, some are taking advantage of cheap fuel across the border in Mexico. Big pickups with Texas plates are streaming across the border into Mexico to fill up with cheap gas.

]]> Jason Beaubien As Gas Prices Rise, Trains See Record Ridership With record gas prices, traffic congestion and airline aggravation, passenger trains are filling up. Amtrak reports ridership and revenues are at an all-time high. Don Itzkoff, former deputy administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, talks with NPR's Scott Simon. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/06/14/91514644/as-gas-prices-rise-trains-see-record-ridership https://www.npr.org/2008/06/14/91514644/as-gas-prices-rise-trains-see-record-ridership With record gas prices, traffic congestion and airline aggravation, passenger trains are filling up. Amtrak reports ridership and revenues are at an all-time high. Don Itzkoff, former deputy administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, talks with NPR's Scott Simon.

]]> Ford Taurus: Case Study in Unlovable Gas Efficiency When gas prices rise, auto manufacturers respond. Consumers aren't always happy with the outcome, however. John Heitman, professor of technology at the University of Dayton, talks with NPR's Scott Simon. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/06/14/91514647/ford-taurus-case-study-in-unlovable-gas-efficiency https://www.npr.org/2008/06/14/91514647/ford-taurus-case-study-in-unlovable-gas-efficiency When gas prices rise, auto manufacturers respond. Consumers aren't always happy with the outcome, however. John Heitman, professor of technology at the University of Dayton, talks with NPR's Scott Simon.

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