Energy

Gas Prices Jump on Refining Worry

Gasoline prices have begun to move higher, in large part due to a refinery fire at a Chevron (NYSE: CVX) refinery in California. Gas prices have fallen for nearly three months, a trend which economists believe may help stabilize a troubled economy.

According to AAA Fuel Gauge, the average price of a gallon of regular gas nationwide yesterday was $3.692 up from $3.685 the day before. The real rise can be seen compared to the price a month ago — $3.388. The one-month increase is 9%.

The price of regular in California has risen quickly to $4.072. Only Hawaii has a higher price at $4.169.

Douglas A. McIntyre

Credit Card Companies Are Doing Something Nuts

Credit card companies are at war. The biggest issuers are handing out free rewards and benefits to win the best customers.

It’s possible to find cards paying unlimited 1.5%, 2%, and even more today. That’s free money for qualified borrowers, and the type of thing that would be crazy to pass up. Those rewards can add up to thousands of dollars every year in free money, and include other benefits as well.

We’ve assembled some of the best credit cards for users today.  Don’t miss these offers because they won’t be this good forever.

 

Flywheel Publishing has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Flywheel Publishing and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.

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