Pain at the pump: Gas prices rising to levels not seen for over a decade; here's what you need to know

Gas prices, according to AAA officials, have risen to levels not seen for over a decade amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments.

Gas prices turning long commutes into financial nightmares

Skyrocketing gas prices have made things especially difficult for people with extended commutes. One person even said they're putting off having children because it's just too expensive.

Filling a gas-powered vehicle may still be cheaper than charging an electric one

As gas prices reach record highs across the U.S., electric car owners are reveling in their purchases -- but the cost to fill up a gas-powered vehicle might actually still be cheaper than charging an electric one.

High gas prices pinching profits at restaurants

The recent spike in gas prices isn't just causing pain at the pump, they're putting a pinch on profits at local businesses as well.

US gas price average hits $4.17, an all-time high, AAA says

The price of regular gasoline on average across the U.S. hit an all-time high on Tuesday at $4.173, surpassing a record previously set in 2008.

President Biden bans Russian oil imports over Ukraine war

The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.

What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?

Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.

Shell to stop buying Russian oil, natural gas amid Ukraine invasion

Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas, and that it will shut down its service stations and other operations in the country.

Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas

The decision comes just days after Ukraine’s foreign minister criticized Shell for continuing to buy Russian oil, lashing out at the company for continuing to do business with President Vladimir Putin’s government.

US average price of gas to exceed $4 a gallon this summer, GasBuddy predicts

GasBuddy predicts the U.S. national average price of gas could reach up to $4.25 in May 2022 and remain above $4 per gallon through October.

DFLers say Minnesota shouldn't charge gas tax this summer as inflation hedge

Rising prices for gas, food and other necessities are confounding Minnesota policymakers who feel pressure from voters but have few levers to tame inflation.

Rising gas prices impacting Twin Cities independent car service Chey Cab
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From high gas prices to travel patterns, a lot has changed for Thanksgiving travelers. But for a popular car service known as "Chey Cab," those changes have dramatically impacted her bottom line,

Shortage of fuel truck drivers could lead to pains at the pump
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If you?re planning a summer road trip this year, it could be tougher to put fuel in your tank and might cost you more money as there are fewer truck drivers hauling fuel where it needs to go.

Gas prices rising in time for summer travel
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Prices at the pump may put the brakes on your summer travel. It’s supposed to be the most expensive driving season since 2014.