A significant shift in either of those areas, however, could dramatically impact on fuel prices.

Gas prices have a significant impact on the consumer psyche,

While this ... represents a very significant increase, no transportation company can ignore the serious impact of record-high fuel prices and the volatility of the current world oil market.

Gas prices have a significant impact on the consumer psyche. These lower prices should be a boon to U.S. retailers ahead of the holiday crunch.

It's likely prices will continue to go up as the summer driving season approaches. Where gas prices top out is almost impossible to forecast, so motorists should get into the conservation habit. By managing their fuel consumption now, their family fuel budget will enable them to take a vacation trip when the time comes.

Growing global fuel demand and political tensions between some oil producing nations and the United States are expected to keep energy prices high. According to some analysts, pump prices should begin to level off within the next week or two.