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Soaring costs ‘leave families £2500 worse off in a year’  The average British household is nearly £2500 worse off than last year after soaring energy and food costs brought the first drop in disposable incomes for 10 years.

Air New Zealand Second-Half Profit Plunges 76% on Fuel Costs  Aug. 26 -- Air New Zealand Ltd ., the nation's biggest airline, posted a 76 percent slump in second-half profit as fuel costs surged to a record and rising airfares curbed international travel.

Tenn. cuts home care benefit amid escalating costs   Tennessee is cutting an unlimited home care benefit for about 1,000 TennCare enrollees because of skyrocketing costs. Gov. Phil Bredesen says the state can't afford the current levels of private duty nursing and home health programs.

Colder winter expected in many areas, energy costs could hurt  The new Farmer's Almanac hits the stands Tuesday, and with it comes a dire warning regarding the upcoming winter months. The publication predicts below average temperatures for most of the U.S., which, combined with a higher cost to heat a home, could lead to even more pocketbook problems.

Toyota announces price hikes to offset soaring costs   Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it was raising prices on some passenger cars in Japan for the first time in more than 30 years in an effort to cushion its profits from the impact of soaring material costs.

Average gas price falls to $3.681 a gallon   Retail gas prices fell overnight Monday, bringing the nationwide average down a total of 43 cents from last month's all-time high, according to a survey of gas station credit card swipes.

Average Income Rises Above Level in 2000  Americans enjoyed higher average income in 2006 for the first time since 2000, when the last economic expansion ended, the latest tax data show.

AAA: Average price of gas in Washington $3.93  The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Washington is $3.93.

Heat costs expected to rise  With inflation driving up costs of almost everything for the average family, South Dakota's Public Utilities Commission is warning of increased heating costs this winter. Natural gas, heating oil and propane prices will be considerably higher than last winter, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. Natural gas, the main heating fuel for homes in the region, is expected to ...

BMW Announces 2009 Model Year Pricing  WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - August 25, 2008: BMW of North America, LLC announced yesterday a price increase of 2.1 percent on average across its model range of 2009 BMW brand vehicles. The modest price adjustment is driven mainly by continually rising raw materials costs and ongoing exchange rate pressure.

Include Life Insurance in Your 'Must Have' Budget   - As you re-examine your monthly expenses to cover the escalating costs of food and fuel, it's important to consider life insurance in your plans.

Harmony Gold Cutting Costs   The company is reducing its headcount to control costs. As a result, we rate the shares a Hold with a target of $9.50.

Buses ratchet up costs for Valpo, Duneland schools  In addition to a near doubling in school bus fuel bills, local school corporations face increased vehicle costs as they budget for 2009.

JEA adding $10 more to bills starting in October  The average JEA bill will increase about $10 in October. The city-owned utility's board of directors passed a measure today designed to build cash flow and keep bond rating agencies happy at a time rising fuel prices have created a multi-million-dollar shortfall. The average monthly bill, based on ...

Sky City Second-Half Profit Falls 8.9% on Slowing Sales, Costs  Aug. 25 -- Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd. second-half profit fell 8.9 percent as New Zealand's largest casino operator's staff costs rose and renovations at its Auckland and Darwin sites slowed sales.

Schools' administrative costs climb  Administration costs will rise more than any other major category in the Columbus schools' budget this fiscal year.

Interlake municipalities at war over flood water  High water levels are pitting neighbouring municipalities against each other in a fight to stay dry. Parts of the Interlake were hit with up to 125mm of rain last week. It was more than twice the monthly average rainfall -- in 48 hours.