| Oil prices edge higher as BTC pipeline reopens Oil prices edged higher Monday in choppy, thin trade as the major Baku-Tblisi-Ceyhan pipeline resumed operations after repairs from a fire and fresh unrest in Nigeria's oil-rich south. Existing home sales rise, but prices still sinking Sales of existing homes rose more than expected in July, but prices continued to fall and inventory increased. That's according to the latest reading on the battered housing market by an industry trade group released Monday. Cement prices to be adjusted VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Construction has required the Viet Nam Cement Industry Corporation to develop a ‘road map’ for stabilising cement prices, said Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tran Nam. Oil prices up as tropical storm roils Caribbean NEW YORK -- Oil prices ended a choppy session slightly higher Monday, edging back above $115 a barrel after Tropical Storm Gustav formed in the Caribbean. Majority listed hit ceiling prices, indexes see sharp increases VietNamNet Bridge - The stock market witnessed sharp increases today on both bourses with a majority of listed stocks traded at ceiling prices as bids were abundant while offers were limited. Local gas prices lower; might get lower still Gas prices have fallen more than 50 cents for a gallon of unleaded regular in southern Beaufort County since early July -- and they might drop farther as the summer wears on. Mazda reacts to oil prices and inflation Mazda conceded yesterday the Thai automotive market had worsened over the past two years because of skyrocketing fuel prices and inflation that have undermined consumer confidence. Rising asphalt prices takes a toll on government coffers It seems we might as well be filling our potholes with gold. The province released its budget forecast yesterday and one of the biggest problems threatening its coffers is asphalt. The budget was unveiled just four months ago, but the rise in asphalt prices since then is expected to cost the province about $25 million this year. The province originally planned to spend $182 million on ... AAA Michigan: Gas prices down a nickel to $3.82 AAA Michigan says gas prices have dropped a nickel over the past week, putting the statewide average at $3.82 a gallon. UPDATE: Alaska Suspends Gasoline Taxes To Offset High Prices Updates with governor signing measure into law; adds comments. SAN FRANCISCO -Dow Jones- Alaska's governor signed into law Monday a measure that will suspend gasoline taxes for one year and give a one-time $1,200 payment to residents as part of an effort to ease the strain of high energy prices. Pump prices revive appeal of cars fueled by natural gas As drivers reel from the shock of high gasoline prices, natural gas vehicles are attracting renewed interest both on Capitol Hill and in Detroit. But there are mammoth hurdles to getting large numbers of natural gas vehicles on the road. Most troublesome is simply where to buy the fuel. Gas prices nationally drop 15 cents in 2 weeks A national survey shows gas prices have dropped 15 cents a gallon in the last two weeks. Falling prices bring out home purchasers in July Home sales perked up in July, a respite for the housing market, as falling prices appeared to lure more buyers. But the number of homes for sale increased as well, which could push prices down further. Mass. gas prices drop again Massachusetts residents planning a Labor Day road trip get some good news with another 8 cent drop in gas prices. |


