Deadly Floods Strike Troubled Bangladesh

Deadly Floods Strike Troubled Bangladesh

A flood affected woman waits to receive drinking water with a red gallon at a temporary flood shelter in Feni, Chittagong, Bangladesh, August 26, 2024. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. California's surging gas prices spark call to suspend tax

STORY: U.S. California's surging gas prices spark call to suspend tax DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: SACRAMENTO, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gas stations STORYLINE: The U.S. state of California is again witnessing gasoline prices soar to near record highs, sparking a call from the state's Republican lawmakers to suspend gas tax. The average price of gas in California hit over 6.00 U.S. dollars per gallon on Thursday, compared to 3.84 dollars for the nation, which jumped more than 8 percent over last month. California's average gasoline price on Thursday, 6.032 U.S. dollars per gallon, is up 75 cents from a month ago, according to data from the American Automobile Association. Xinhua found this week the price for a regular gallon at a gas station in Los Angeles County was 6.89 U.S. dollars, while supreme and diesel cost 7.19 U.S. dollars and 7.29 U.S. dollars, respectively. In a letter sent to California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, a group of Repu

U.S. gas prices hit 10-month highs amid tighter supplies, heatwaves

STORY: U.S. gas prices hit 10-month highs amid tighter supplies, heatwaves DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a gas station in Arlington, the U.S. state of Virginia STORYLINE: U.S. gas prices surged to an average of 3.87 U.S. dollars a gallon nationally on Thursday, the highest level in 10 months, data showed. That's 31 cents higher than a month ago, but still below the record high of 5.02 dollars in June 2022, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). California has been on the top of the 10 most expensive markets across the country, with an average of 5.18 dollars a gallon, followed by Washington, Hawaii, Oregon and Alaska. The summertime gas price spike has been driven by lower gasoline stockpiles and a series of refinery outages caused by extreme heat. Goldman Sachs estimated that record heat levels in Texas have likely led to a sharp 2 percent slump in U.S. refiners' product yields over the past few weeks. AAA

Myanmar farmers have high hopes for monsoon harvest

STORY: Myanmar farmers have high hopes for monsoon harvest DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers working in the field in the Bago Region 2. various of farmers planting paddy seedlings in Yangon STORYLINE: Motivated by a significant increase in profits from last year's harvest, Myanmar rice farmers began to prepare for growing paddy in rain-fed fields in July. According to farmers, the paddy price reached approximately 1.6 million kyats per 100 baskets (4,600 pounds), compared to around 600,000 kyats per 100 baskets recorded in the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, farmers are also expected to benefit from lower costs as this year's rice plantation season came with decreased input prices. The price of diesel fuel for agricultural machinery has decreased to 8,000 kyats per gallon, a drop from the 12,000 kyats recorded last year, while fertilizer prices have declined from over 100,000 kyats to 80,000 k

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Mma Event Bellator 296 in Paris

Saul Rogers vs Davy Gallon during the Bellator 296 MMA (mixed martial arts) in Paris (Bercy, Accor Arena), France on May 12, 2023. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gas price in Los Angeles inches toward 6 dollars per gallon

STORY: Gas price in Los Angeles inches toward 6 dollars per gallon DATELINE: March 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gas stations in Los Angeles County 2. various of an oil well in Los Angeles STORYLINE: The average price of self-serve regular gasoline a gallon in Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, rose 1.6 cents Sunday to a record high of 5.982 U.S. dollars, its 26th consecutive increase. The Orange County average price rose 2.3 cents to a record high of 5.945 dollars, its 29th consecutive increase. It has risen 1.185 dollars during the streak. Meanwhile, in the neighboring Ventura County and San Diego County of Los Angeles in Southern California, the average price of self-serve regular gasoline a gallon rose to 5.946 dollars and 5.912 dollars respectively. Statewide, in the four counties of Mono, Trinity, Inyo and San Luis Obispo, the average gas price passed 6 dollars on Sunday. In Mono County, noto

Gas prices hit record highs in Los Angeles, U.S.

STORY: Gas prices hit record highs in Los Angeles, U.S. DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traffic on Los Angeles highway 2. various of price boards 3. various of gas stations in Los Angeles 4. various of vehicles refueling STORYLINE: Gasoline prices hit record highs on Monday in Los Angeles, in the western U.S. state of California, and the prices in neighboring counties including Riverside and Orange also set new records the same day or over the weekend. The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose seven-tenths of a cent to a record of 6.466 U.S. dollars Monday, topping the previous high of 6.462 dollars set on June 14, according to the AAA website. The average price was 62.6 cents more than one week ago, 1.202 dollars higher than one month ago and 2.05 dollars greater than one year ago. Riverside County set a record at 6.332 dollars overnight, and Orange County broke its record on Satu

Biden calls on Congress to suspend federal gas tax for 90 days

STORY: Biden calls on Congress to suspend federal gas tax for 90 days DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 2. various of the White House STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gas tax for 90 days, as Americans are frustrated by the nation's soaring gas prices. SOUNDBITE (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President "Today I'm calling on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer season, busy travel season. " Biden's proposal came as the American Automobile Association (AAA) reported that the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline remains elevated at 4.955 U.S. dollars on Wednesday, slightly down from the 5.014 dollars a week ago, but still much higher than the 3.069 dollars a year ago. In his speech, Biden also called on states to either suspend the state gas tax as well or find othe

U.S. average gas price jumps to record high

STORY: U.S. average gas price jumps to record high DATELINE: June 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a gas station in Los Angeles downtown 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LOUIS, Customer 3. various of heavy traffic on the road in Los Angeles STORYLINE: The national average price of regular unleaded gas in the United States soared to a record high of 4.67 U.S. dollars per gallon Wednesday and a further rise is widely expected over the coming months. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average of regular gasoline climbed by 5 cents on the first day of June to the fresh record, up by 48 cents from the previous month and over 1.60 dollars per gallon higher from a year ago. AAA data showed that seven states are now at an average of 5 dollars or higher per gallon, with Illinois becoming the latest to join California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona and Alaska. At a Chevron station off Alameda Street in Los Angeles

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

(220602) -- LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 1, 2022. The national average price of regular unleaded gas in the United States soared to a record high of 4.67 U.S. dollars per gallon Wednesday and a further rise is widely expected over the coming months. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

(220602) -- LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 1, 2022. The national average price of regular unleaded gas in the United States soared to a record high of 4.67 U.S. dollars per gallon Wednesday and a further rise is widely expected over the coming months. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

(220602) -- LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 1, 2022. The national average price of regular unleaded gas in the United States soared to a record high of 4.67 U.S. dollars per gallon Wednesday and a further rise is widely expected over the coming months. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

(220602) -- LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man fuels his vehicle at a gas station in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 1, 2022. The national average price of regular unleaded gas in the United States soared to a record high of 4.67 U.S. dollars per gallon Wednesday and a further rise is widely expected over the coming months. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE-JUMP

(220602) -- LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gas price is displayed at a gas station in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 1, 2022. The national average price of regular unleaded gas in the United States soared to a record high of 4.67 U.S. dollars per gallon Wednesday and a further rise is widely expected over the coming months. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES

(220518) -- MILLBRAE, May 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man pumps gasoline into his car at a gas station in Millbrae, California, the United States, May 17, 2022. California's gas prices hit a new record high on Tuesday, with a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline costing 6.021 U.S. dollars on average. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES

(220518) -- MILLBRAE, May 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gasoline and diesel prices are displayed at a gas station in Millbrae, California, the United States, May 17, 2022. California's gas prices hit a new record high on Tuesday, with a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline costing 6.021 U.S. dollars on average. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES

(220518) -- MILLBRAE, May 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gasoline and diesel prices are displayed at a gas station in Millbrae, California, the United States, May 17, 2022. California's gas prices hit a new record high on Tuesday, with a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline costing 6.021 U.S. dollars on average. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

(220511) -- MILLBRAE, May 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gasoline and diesel prices are displayed at a gas station in Millbrae, California, the United States, May 10, 2022. The national average prices for regular gasoline and diesel in the United States both climbed to fresh record highs Tuesday. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which provides the latest gas price analysis based on data from 130,000 gas stations nationwide, the regular gas price rose four cents on Tuesday to 4.37 U.S. dollars a gallon, overtaking the prior record of 4.33 dollars on March 11. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

(220511) -- MILLBRAE, May 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gasoline prices are displayed at a gas station in Millbrae, California, the United States, May 10, 2022. The national average prices for regular gasoline and diesel in the United States both climbed to fresh record highs Tuesday. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which provides the latest gas price analysis based on data from 130,000 gas stations nationwide, the regular gas price rose four cents on Tuesday to 4.37 U.S. dollars a gallon, overtaking the prior record of 4.33 dollars on March 11. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

(220511) -- MILLBRAE, May 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gasoline and diesel prices are displayed at a gas station in Millbrae, California, the United States, May 10, 2022. The national average prices for regular gasoline and diesel in the United States both climbed to fresh record highs Tuesday. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which provides the latest gas price analysis based on data from 130,000 gas stations nationwide, the regular gas price rose four cents on Tuesday to 4.37 U.S. dollars a gallon, overtaking the prior record of 4.33 dollars on March 11. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

(220511) -- MILLBRAE, May 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gasoline prices are displayed at a gas station in Millbrae, California, the United States, May 10, 2022. The national average prices for regular gasoline and diesel in the United States both climbed to fresh record highs Tuesday. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which provides the latest gas price analysis based on data from 130,000 gas stations nationwide, the regular gas price rose four cents on Tuesday to 4.37 U.S. dollars a gallon, overtaking the prior record of 4.33 dollars on March 11. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

(220511) -- MILLBRAE, May 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gasoline prices are displayed at a gas station in Millbrae, California, the United States, May 10, 2022. The national average prices for regular gasoline and diesel in the United States both climbed to fresh record highs Tuesday. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which provides the latest gas price analysis based on data from 130,000 gas stations nationwide, the regular gas price rose four cents on Tuesday to 4.37 U.S. dollars a gallon, overtaking the prior record of 4.33 dollars on March 11. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-GASOLINE PRICES-RECORD HIGH

(220511) -- MILLBRAE, May 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man pumps gasoline into his car at a gas station in Millbrae, California, the United States, May 10, 2022. The national average prices for regular gasoline and diesel in the United States both climbed to fresh record highs Tuesday. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which provides the latest gas price analysis based on data from 130,000 gas stations nationwide, the regular gas price rose four cents on Tuesday to 4.37 U.S. dollars a gallon, overtaking the prior record of 4.33 dollars on March 11. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

(220321) -- LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on March 20, 2022. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline a gallon in Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, rose 1.6 cents Sunday to a record high of 5.982 U.S. dollars, its 26th consecutive increase. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

(220321) -- LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on March 20, 2022. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline a gallon in Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, rose 1.6 cents Sunday to a record high of 5.982 U.S. dollars, its 26th consecutive increase. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

(220321) -- LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People fill up their vehicles at a gas station in Los Angeles County, the United States, on March 20, 2022. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline a gallon in Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, rose 1.6 cents Sunday to a record high of 5.982 U.S. dollars, its 26th consecutive increase. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

(220321) -- LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on March 20, 2022. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline a gallon in Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, rose 1.6 cents Sunday to a record high of 5.982 U.S. dollars, its 26th consecutive increase. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

U.S.-LOS ANGELES-GAS PRICE

(220321) -- LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on March 20, 2022. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline a gallon in Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, rose 1.6 cents Sunday to a record high of 5.982 U.S. dollars, its 26th consecutive increase. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

(220312) -- WELLINGTON, March 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People queue to fill the tanks at a Waitomo gas station in New Zealand's capital city Wellington in the afternoon of March 11, 2022, moment before another hike of fuel price. Cars, boats and gallon bottles, New Zealanders were filling every tank with fuel before another big price hike tipped at the weekend. Petrol prices have already jumped up dramatically over the past month, which saw national average price of 91 petrol increase 11.8 percent to 2.94 New Zealand dollars per litre, and 23.1 percent increase for diesel to 2.28 New Zealand dollars per litre, according to the price comparing tool Gaspy. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

(220312) -- WELLINGTON, March 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People queue to fill the tanks at a Waitomo gas station in New Zealand's capital city Wellington in the afternoon of March 11, 2022, moment before another hike of fuel price. Cars, boats and gallon bottles, New Zealanders were filling every tank with fuel before another big price hike tipped at the weekend. Petrol prices have already jumped up dramatically over the past month, which saw national average price of 91 petrol increase 11.8 percent to 2.94 New Zealand dollars per litre, and 23.1 percent increase for diesel to 2.28 New Zealand dollars per litre, according to the price comparing tool Gaspy. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

(220312) -- WELLINGTON, March 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man drives away from a Waitomo gas station in capital Wellington after filling the tanks of his jeep and boat in the afternoon of March 11, 2022, moment before another hike of fuel price. Cars, boats and gallon bottles, New Zealanders were filling every tank with fuel before another big price hike tipped at the weekend. Petrol prices have already jumped up dramatically over the past month, which saw national average price of 91 petrol increase 11.8 percent to 2.94 New Zealand dollars per litre, and 23.1 percent increase for diesel to 2.28 New Zealand dollars per litre, according to the price comparing tool Gaspy. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

(220312) -- WELLINGTON, March 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People queue to fill the tanks at a Waitomo gas station in New Zealand's capital city Wellington in the afternoon of March 11, 2022, moment before another hike of fuel price. Cars, boats and gallon bottles, New Zealanders were filling every tank with fuel before another big price hike tipped at the weekend. Petrol prices have already jumped up dramatically over the past month, which saw national average price of 91 petrol increase 11.8 percent to 2.94 New Zealand dollars per litre, and 23.1 percent increase for diesel to 2.28 New Zealand dollars per litre, according to the price comparing tool Gaspy. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PETROL-PRICE HIKE

(220312) -- WELLINGTON, March 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man fills in the tank of his boat a Waitomo gas station in New Zealand's capital city Wellington in the afternoon of March 11, 2022, moment before another hike of fuel price. Cars, boats and gallon bottles, New Zealanders were filling every tank with fuel before another big price hike tipped at the weekend. Petrol prices have already jumped up dramatically over the past month, which saw national average price of 91 petrol increase 11.8 percent to 2.94 New Zealand dollars per litre, and 23.1 percent increase for diesel to 2.28 New Zealand dollars per litre, according to the price comparing tool Gaspy. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

U.S. national average gas price hits new record high

STORY: U.S. national average gas price hits new record high DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gas stations in Washington D.C. STORYLINE: The U.S. national average for a gallon of regular gasoline hit a fresh record high of 4.173 U.S. dollars on Tuesday, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA). The national average gas price has jumped 55 cents over the past week, following a surge in the oil prices and surpassing the previous record of 4.114 dollars a gallon set in July 2008. The current record does not account inflation. As of Tuesday morning, 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have average gas prices over 4 dollars a gallon. California has the most expensive gas prices in the country, averaging 5.444 dollars a gallon. The current national average price for a gallon of diesel is 4.755 dollars, also near the record of 4.845 dollars set in July 2008, according to the AAA. "Increasing oil prices p

U.S.-NEW YORK-GAS PRICE-NEW RECORD HIGH

U.S.-NEW YORK-GAS PRICE-NEW RECORD HIGH

(220309) -- NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A person pumps gas at a gas station in the Brooklyn borough of New York, the United States, on March 8, 2022. The U.S. national average for a gallon of regular gasoline hit a fresh record high of 4.173 dollars on Tuesday, according to data from the American Automobile Association. The national average gas price has jumped 55 cents over the past week, following a surge in oil prices and surpassing the previous record of 4.114 dollars a gallon set in July 2008. The current record does not account for inflation. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)