gas prices

With a trillion in sales reported, it's clear the holiday spirit was alive, but what does that mean for local shops?

King Banaian sheds light on how tariffs are affecting prices and why your shopping bills might not be skyrocketing—at least for now.

The holiday shopping season is underway. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says Central Minnesota shoppers are looking for savings and name brands are not as important to many.

Most of us above the age of 16 are drivers in Minnesota and the majority of those above 16 keep an eye on gas prices. Who is really making money on gas in Minnesota? That is a question I posed to St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian.

The story of gas prices this summer will be all too familiar to drivers looking for relief.

Gas prices have been on the steady decline for the past few months. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He explained United States production of oil has reached an all time high surpassing the highs established pre-pandemic.

You've probably noticed gas has gone down in recent days in the region. Despite conflict in the Middle East, prices could continue to drop in the next month.

Gas prices are on the rise but where will they peak? St. Cloud State Dean, School of Public Affairs and Economics Professor King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says due to Sauk Arabia announcing that they will extend their voluntary production cuts of 1 million barrels per day through the end of the year.

If you're looking to save money when filling up here in Minnesota, be sure you DON'T make this mistake at the gas pump.

Despite the news of OPEC reducing oil production St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs, King Banaian doesn't believe gas prices will move much up or down anytime soon.