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Gas prices are down, food is up: What it means for your wallet

The problem today is we don't know whether to smile or frown. The reason is gas and food prices have been moving in opposite directions.

Don't Waste Your Money: Plunging Gas Prices

Gas prices are the lowest they have been all year, why you should fill your tank now.

John Matarese, Don't Waste Your Money

Gas prices in our area hit four-year low: Perfect timing for holiday savings at the pump

Drivers say saving at the pump will help keep money in their pockets for holiday shopping.

John Matarese

Gas prices reach four-year low, offering timely holiday savings at the pump

Gas prices have dropped below three dollars in many parts of the country. This is the lowest price all year, and in some areas, gas is the lowest it has been in four years.

5 On Your Side: Saving money at the gas pump

Feeling the pinch at the pump? We can't control gas prices -- but we can control how we buy and use fuel.

5 On Your Side: How to save money at the gas pump

Feeling the pinch at the pump? We can't control gas prices -- but we can control how we buy and use fuel.

Fact check: Trump says gas and grocery prices are down

The prices of some food items, such as eggs, bread and fruit, have declined on President Donald Trump's watch, and overall energy prices have fallen 2.6%. But many food and energy items have seen price increases.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

Timing is key: How to save on gas, groceries, and travel despite rising prices

Whether you're planning a road trip or a weekly grocery run, timing is everything. Experts share tips on the best times to shop, fuel up, and book trips, while uncovering insider tips to stretch your dollar.

Fourth of July driving forecast: Hit the road early, Wednesday is busiest travel day

Wednesday is the busiest day of road travel before the July 4 holiday, according to AAA.

AAA travel forecast: Lower gas prices, hit the roads early

Wednesday is the busiest day of road travel before the July 4 holiday, according to AAA.

Oil rises and US stock futures slip as markets react to US strike on Iran nuclear sites

NEW YORK (AP) -- The price of oil rose and U.S. stock futures fell as global markets react to the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran.

The Associated Press and Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Raleigh gas prices set to surge amid rising Middle East tensions, just before July 4th travels

As tensions between Israel and Iran intensify, Americans are feeling the heat at the gas pumps with anticipated price hikes of 10 to 20 cents for gasoline and 15 to 25 cents for diesel.

Fact check: Did Memorial Day gas prices hit a 20-year low?

"Promises made, promises kept: U.S. retail gasoline prices heading into Memorial Day weekend: 20 year low!" the U.S. Department of Energy said in a May 25 X post.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reproter

Memorial Day travel: lower gas prices, record travel numbers expected

Traveling this Memorial Day weekend? Keep yourself updated with everything you need to know -- from weekend gas prices to traffic in the air and on the road.

Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said?

"I see that we had a couple of states where gasoline was at $1.98 a gallon," President Donald Trump said White House event April 22.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

Gas prices are trending downward, just in time for holiday travel

Those hitting the road for this holiday weekend are in luck. Gas prices are trending downward and North Carolina is well below the national average.

Gas prices drop just in time for Easter weekend

Those hitting the road this holiday weekend are in luck. Gas prices are trending downward and North Carolina is well below the national average.

Gas prices are cheaper this spring break

Your family will be paying less at the pump this year for your Spring Break road trip.AAA says gas prices are 30 to 40 cents cheaper this year, compared to the same time last year.

Gas prices on downward trend entering spring

Economic uncertanity, tariffs and trade wars are behind a drop in gas prices.

Gasoline prices are coming down. But Trump's drill-baby-drill promises are not the reason

Gasoline prices are coming down, and President Donald Trump is happy to take credit for that. But he has little to do with it, experts say, and his policies could make is more expensive to increase domestic oil production from already record levels.

By Chris Isidore, CNN, and WRAL

US inflation heats up to 3% for first time since June

The cost of food and energy continued to climb in January, hitting 3% for the first time since June 2024, pushing the cost of living higher for Americans.

Alicia Wallace, CNN

Gas prices rising in seasonal trend; new inflation report to be released Wednesday morning

The latest inflation report coming out Wednesday morning will show where inflation pressures have eased, especially at places like the grocery stores and gas pumps.

FAQ: Economist Mike Walden breaks down Trump's tariffs & how they could impact North Carolina

WRAL News spoke with NC State economist Mike Walden to give you a breakdown of Trump's tariffs and how they could impact you.

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs as NC braces for rising costs

U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum put their planned tariffs on hold Monday for a month to give time for further negotiations, and Mexico said it planned to deploy 10,000 members of its national guard to address drug trafficking.

Sheetz offers 40-cent discount on Unleaded 88 gas prices ahead of Thanksgiving travel

The promotion for Unleaded 88 runs through the end of November.