Last July, when the national average for a gallon of gas was $4, all that Wall Street speculation was being felt in bank accounts across America. As with the housing market, complicated investments were causing problems for many Americans who had never even heard of the commodities future market. Could this happen again?

Much of the current skittishness in the financial markets is caused by multiple economic concerns and the incredibly naive resolution ideas being spouted by the presidential candidates.

With eyes focused on whether and when oil breaks through the $100 barrier, it turns out that $100 a barrel is really $99.04, at least in terms of the all-time record.

The 1973 Oil Crisis increased the price of oil almost four-fold before prices eventually settled.

It is possible to bring oil and gasoline prices down quickly. We just need to stand up and tell our leaders what to do. They do work for us after all.

This fascinating articles looks at the long running contest to bring the cheaper alternative fuels Hydrogen and Ethanol more to the forefront of our society.

This unique article explains why the idea of pouring water down your gas tank just may not be a bad idea.

This article presents the unique opportunity for long-term forex trading gains that is made possible by the worldwide increase in oil prices.

Escalating oil costs have seen airlines announce severe losses in profit. The news may not be a surprise to many, but who is likely to suffer most? As always, it seems to be the average customer who will miss out.

Whether you need to travel for work or you want to go on a vacation, you need to spend money - but that doesn't mean that you need to spend as much as some companies want you to spend.