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Americans Put Saving Energy Ahead of Vacations

As summer beckons, it seems Americans are thinking more about the stifling cost of energy than about making tracks to the beach.

U.S. Gasoline Prices Are Now Cheaper Than a Year Ago

After dropping for most of the month, gas prices are now lower in much of the U.S. than they were a year ago. That hasn't happened in more than two years, and it could be part of a larger decline in gasoline prices that could lift consumer confidence ahead of the summer driving season.