gasoline prices

The July report did not reflect any effects from Hurricane Beryl. read more >

The forecast expects domestic retail gasoline prices to average near $3.70 per gallon through September, “which is similar to prices during the same period last year.” read more >

Gasoline prices nationwide are averaging about $3.40 a gallon, more than double their price a year ago. read more >

A couple of weeks ago, I opined in this space that our Legislature should just raise the blankety-blank fuel tax to pay for the highway construction and maintenance that Arkansans need and want. Last week, I ranted about the use and misuse of data, including by “the media” (my favorite monolith). This week, thanks to our friends on the editorial page at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, I’m going to pull both of those topics together. read more >

The frugal consumer always likes the best deal. Looking for leadership in the low-cost category, consumers are willing to be loyal to a brand if the price is right, and right consistently. That’s why marketers who adopt “cost leadership” as their primary strategy consider price not as a tactic, but as a day-in and day-out mission. read more >