As gas prices rise, consumers take their foot off the pedal
As gas prices rise, consumers take their foot off the pedal
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is up again this morning to $3.78, according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report. Chris Low, chief economist with FTN Financial, joins Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson to explain what’s causing the price spike and its impact on buying.
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