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Rising oil costs push US gas above $4 for first time since 2022
Gas prices across the United States climbed above an average of $4 per gallon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, marking the first time since 2022 that national fuel costs have reached this level, according to data released by AAA. The national average for regular gasoline rose to $4.02 per gallon, reflecting a sharp increase of more than $1 compared to prices before the ongoing Iran conflict began on Friday, February 28, 2026. The surge is largely tied to disruptions in global oil markets followin
Rising oil costs push US gas above $4 for first time since 2022
Gas prices across the United States climbed above an average of $4 per gallon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, marking the first time since 2022 that national fuel costs have reached this level, according to data released by AAA. The national average for regular gasoline rose to $4.02 per gallon, reflecting a sharp increase of more than $1 compared to prices before the ongoing Iran conflict began on Friday, February 28, 2026. The surge is largely tied to disruptions in global oil markets followin
Giant gold toilet throne appears near Lincoln Memorial in protest display
Giant gold toilet throne appears near Lincoln Memo
Giant gold toilet throne appears near Lincoln Memorial in protest display
Giant gold toilet throne appears near Lincoln Memo
Rupee Falls to Record Low of 95.20 Against US Dollar Despite RBI Measures
Government Retains 4% Retail Inflation Target Till 2031 in Consultation with RBI
The central government has retained the 4% retail inflation target for the next five years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a tolerance band of 2–6%. This decision, made in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), continues the inflation-targeting framework that was first introduced in 2016. The move aims to maintain price stability while allowing some flexibility in the target, accommodating short-term volatility. The government’s inflation target, outline
Government Retains 4% Retail Inflation Target Till 2031 in Consultation with RBI
The central government has retained the 4% retail inflation target for the next five years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a tolerance band of 2–6%. This decision, made in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), continues the inflation-targeting framework that was first introduced in 2016. The move aims to maintain price stability while allowing some flexibility in the target, accommodating short-term volatility. The government’s inflation target, outline
₹341 Crore Additional Aid for Andhra Pradesh from Centre to Support Relief and Recovery
In a significant move, the Centre has sanctioned ₹341 crore as additional disaster assistancefor Andhra Pradesh.
₹341 Crore Additional Aid for Andhra Pradesh from Centre to Support Relief and Recovery
In a significant move, the Centre has sanctioned ₹341 crore as additional disaster assistancefor Andhra Pradesh.
Chicago introduces 1.5 percent liquor tax on retail alcohol purchases starting Sunday
Chicago residents purchasing alcohol from local liquor stores will see a new tax added to their bills starting Sunday, as the city implements a revised taxation system on retail liquor sales. The Chicago Department of Finance confirmed that a 1.5 percent liquor tax will officially take effect after a two-month delay that was granted to allow retailers additional time to update billing systems and prepare for the change. The new Chicago liquor tax replaces the previous structure that
Chicago introduces 1.5 percent liquor tax on retail alcohol purchases starting Sunday
Chicago residents purchasing alcohol from local liquor stores will see a new tax added to their bills starting Sunday, as the city implements a revised taxation system on retail liquor sales. The Chicago Department of Finance confirmed that a 1.5 percent liquor tax will officially take effect after a two-month delay that was granted to allow retailers additional time to update billing systems and prepare for the change. The new Chicago liquor tax replaces the previous structure that







