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economy13 days ago•3 min saved

UK Fishermen Demand Fuel Subsidies as Rising Costs Threaten Industry Viability

Fishermen in South West England are urging the UK government to provide direct fuel subsidies, warning that soaring costs are forcing them out of business. While the government points to existing duty relief and a long-term development fund, industry leaders argue these measures do not address the immediate crisis. The debate highlights tensions over food security and the perceived disparity between support for UK and EU fleets.

via bbc.com|

#cornwall #economy #fishing-industry

economy17 days ago•21 min saved

Diesel Costs Force Tennessee and Wisconsin Districts to Cut Bus Routes

Soaring diesel prices are forcing school districts in Tennessee and Wisconsin to cut bus routes or add emergency funding. In Tennessee, buses have stopped running as a result of federal policy impacts, while the Algoma School District in Wisconsin added $11,000 to its budget to cover fuel costs after diesel reached $6.61 per gallon. Drivers in Maine also report 'outrageous' gas prices, blaming the administration for failing to help families.

via AlterNet|

#diesel-prices #economy #fuel-costs

business19 days ago•3 min saved

Long-term contracts pin trucking firms as diesel surges

JLT Trucking, a Washington, D.C.-area waste-collection operator, says rigid long-term contracts prevent it from passing rising diesel costs to customers, leaving about $100,000 per month in extra fuel expenses as diesel climbs toward record levels and is up nearly 60% since the Iran conflict began, threatening investments, jobs, and customer relations.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#business #diesel-prices #energy-prices

business21 days ago•341 min saved

Jet-fuel spike trims the cheap seats as airlines pare back flights

US carriers including United, American and Southwest say they will trim cheaper, less profitable flights for the rest of the year as jet-fuel costs stay elevated (jet fuel around $4.56/gal). With Spirit exiting and Frontier pivoting toward premium offerings, budget options are shrinking even as demand remains strong, potentially pushing fares higher and leaving fewer low-fare choices.

via CNN|

#airlines #business #capacity-cuts

business1 month ago•254 min saved

Gas receipts reveal rising costs on two cross-country road trips

Two sisters drove coast-to-coast on two road trips (2023 and 2026), logging mileage and fuel costs. The 2023 trip cost $578.99; the 2026 trip—nearly 4,964 miles—cost $642.38, highlighting how surging gas prices shaped budgeting across 16 states. National regular gas averaged about $4.14 per gallon and diesel about $5.85 during the trip, with California prices around $6/gal and other stops varying widely; anecdotes from gas stations underscore the day-to-day impact of higher fuel costs. The piece also notes that had they traveled earlier in geopolitically volatile times, costs could have been roughly $200–$300 cheaper, illustrating fuel-price volatility and its effect on long road trips.

via MS NOW|

#business #cross-country #fuel-costs

business1 month ago•132 min saved

Diesel hits record $5.85 average, signaling wider cost pressures across economy

Diesel prices in the U.S. climbed to a record average of $5.85 per gallon amid tight supplies and ongoing energy shocks, a rise that could feed into higher transportation and food costs as trucking, shipping, and public transit absorb the bump and inflationary pressures spread through the economy.

via AP News|

#business #diesel-prices #food-prices

finance1 month ago•20 min saved

Walmart posts solid quarter but US sales slow as fuel costs bite shoppers

Walmart topped revenue and earnings estimates for the quarter with about $187.9 billion in sales and adjusted EPS of $0.81, but U.S. same-store sales rose only 2.6%—below expectations—driving a ~9% drop in the stock as shoppers faced higher fuel costs. E-commerce grew 23% and the company maintained guidance for modest growth in the coming year, aided by tariff refunds and price investments in key categories.

via Yahoo Finance|

#earnings #finance #fuel-costs

business2 months ago•2 min saved

American Airlines trims 2026 outlook as fuel costs bite margins

American Airlines cut its 2026 adjusted forecast to a range of a 65-cent loss to a 65-cent profit per share, citing volatile fuel prices not fully offset by higher fares. In Q2, it posted adjusted earnings of 15 cents per share on $16.74 billion in revenue (beat expectations of 3 cents and $16.71B), with GAAP net income of $71 million, down 88% year over year. For the current quarter, the airline sees an adjusted loss of 70 cents to 10 cents per share on revenue up 16%-19%, above estimates, and plans up to 5% capacity growth in Q3. It also intends to order new wide‑body aircraft and add premium seating to older jets to close the margin gap with Delta and United, though no timeline was given.

via CNBC|

#2026-guidance #airline-industry #american-airlines

business2 months ago•7 min saved

Delta Edges United on Profitability Despite United’s Revenue Highs

United Airlines posted a record second-quarter revenue of $17.7 billion and lifted 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to $9–$11 per share, but a sharp fuel bill limited profit; Delta, on roughly the same revenue, delivered higher total adjusted pre-tax income and margins, meaning United outpaced Delta on earnings per share due to fewer shares outstanding while Delta showed stronger overall profitability.

via Live and Let's Fly|

#airline-earnings #business #delta-air-lines

business2 months ago•8 min saved

Fuel costs loom as United Airlines eyes Q2 beat

United Airlines is due to report Q2 after the bell, with UBS expecting EPS around $1.91 on 3% capacity growth and a 12.8% rise in unit revenue, while higher jet fuel costs remain the wildcard as prices have surged; management’s guidance on fuel recovery by Q4 and its fourth‑quarter capacity/revenue outlook will shape the full‑year EPS view.

via Yahoo! Finance Canada|

#business #earnings-preview #eps

business2 months ago•11 min saved

Fuel Costs Could Make or Break United's Q2 Beat

UBS expects United Airlines' Q2 EPS near $1.91 (above the $1.85–$1.90 range and consensus), aided by about 3% capacity growth and stronger unit revenue, but higher jet-fuel costs remain the key wildcard; the main signals will be United's Q4 fuel assumptions, capacity outlook, and implied revenue growth as management seeks to model the fuel spike into year-end guidance.

via Proactive financial news|

#airline-industry #business #earnings

business3 months ago•19 min saved

Delta Sees Fares Staying High Even as Oil Falls

Delta posted strong Q2 2026 results with 14% revenue growth and only 1% capacity growth, driven by higher fares and rising premium revenue, suggesting fare increases may be durable even as jet fuel costs rise; CEO Ed Bastian argued that higher fuel costs have catalyzed structural change that could sustain revenue momentum if oil prices soften, a narrative echoed by other major U.S. carriers and with implications for pricing, competition, and consumers.

via One Mile at a Time|

#airline-industry #business #delta-airlines

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Delta bets on persistent fares as demand keeps profits rising

Delta Airlines says elevated airfares are likely to persist despite a drop in oil prices, reporting a $1.4 billion quarterly profit as demand remains strong and the carrier passed about 60% of higher fuel costs to customers; premium revenue rose 17% year-over-year while main cabin sales grew 8%, and Delta has expanded premium offerings with a 'basic business' option, signaling travelers remain willing to spend on trips even as costs stay elevated.

via The Guardian|

#airfares #business #delta-airlines

business3 months ago•16 min saved

Delta's Q2 beats as premium demand offsets fuel headwinds, reinstates full-year guidance

Delta Air Lines topped expectations with Q2 adjusted revenue of $17.67 billion (a company record) and adjusted EPS of $1.56, while absorbing a $4.4 billion fuel expense. The airline reinstated its full-year 2026 guidance (adjusted EPS $6.50-$7.50; free cash flow $3-$4 billion) and expects Q3 revenue growth in the upper teens with margins of 11%-13% and EPS of $2.00-$2.50, supported by strong premium demand, loyalty revenue up 19%, and premium corporate sales up about 25%.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #delta-air-lines #earnings

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Delta Q2 2026 Beat Keeps 2026 Outlook Intact Amid Steady Pricing

Delta Air Lines beat Q2 2026 estimates with adjusted EPS of $1.56 on $17.67 billion in revenue and reaffirmed its full-year outlook. Management noted it will continue passing higher fuel costs to customers as pricing power remains sturdy, aided by strong demand, premium seating strength, and corporate travel, with Q3 guidance of $2.00–$2.50 per share and mid-teens revenue growth. Net income declined year over year, while the refinery segment boosted revenue.

via CNBC|

#airline-industry #business #delta-air-lines