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Monday, May 06, 2013  The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has gone up one penny over the past two weeks. It is the first increase after eight straight weeks of decline.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The United States is increasing its oil production faster than ever. And American drivers are guzzling less gas, but gas prices are increasing.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Gas prices are up about 50 cents a gallon since January 1st, and so is the anger of the American motorist.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The price of one stamp will be going up on Sunday. We have been used to them being forty-five cents, but now they're going to be one penny more.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Vegetables across the country are skyrocketing in price. Not only will they be increasing, but they may be vanishing for the time being as well.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  While the nation focuses on the macroeconomics of the fiscal cliff deal, dealnews.com came out with its annual list of "12 things that will be more expensive in 2013."

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The price of gasoline is still falling after Hurricane Sandy left a wide swath of flooding, power outages and disrupted transportation in the eastern U.S.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Restaurants are getting a taste of the Midwest drought. It's driving up prices for corn, chicken and meat and restaurants are struggling to keep menu prices the same.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Sen. Charles Schumer says milk prices in stores across New York could double if the Farm Bill isn't renewed.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A new report says Syracuse is among the top 10 worst performing cities in the country. That's according to the report by the Brookings Institute.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Airlines say the higher ticket prices are due to rising fuel costs.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  At Mayfield's United Livestock Commodities, in Mayfield, Kentucky owner Joseph Watson is tweaking the recipe for success.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  This hot summer is taking a toll on dairy farms across Central New York. Dairy farmer Skip Hardie says when it’s this hot, the cows at Hardi Farms don't eat as much and because of that, they don't make as much milk.

Friday, July 27, 2012  This week the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned consumers to brace themselves for a 3 to 4 percent increase in food prices in 2013 as a result of the drought.

Monday, July 16, 2012  The Buffalo Bills will continue to keep games that don't completely sell out from the local airwaves, even though the National Football League says they no longer have to.