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There is a real risk that U.S. refineries will be unable to sufficiently bring back capacity in time for the summer driving season. This will force increased reliance on gasoline imports, and higher prices for consumers.

There are multiple factors influencing bond prices right now, not the least of which is the uncertainty about what the Fed is going to do going forward.

There are some signs that high oil prices are making consumers adjust the way they spend money and that will affect demand at the margin. But, underlying demand in the U.S. economy is pretty robust.

There are some really, really good prices -- $80 to $100 a day.

The only way we can avoid yet higher prices is if President Bush releases supply from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The only way we are going to be able to try to manage this is to reduce usage and lock into prices (over a longer period), so we're not subject to big spikes (in charges) when something happens in the world.

The only way to ease the pain of record energy prices for consumers and businesses alike, and to address critical energy-related security and environmental issues, is to back up the rhetoric with the reality of adequate federal funding for key energy-efficiency programs.

The only way these guys can escape higher fuel prices is by raising fares. The industry is working hard to raise prices. And so far they have been successful.

The only up side to what's going on with the increased gas prices is that it's making everyone realize what is going on.

We deal with about 50 different Amish families from Ohio who hand-make all our furniture. We have 40, maybe 50 catalogues for you to go through, and when you see something that you want, we'll shop around because the prices do vary. We find the best price that we can pass on to the customer -- the best quality at the best price.

We share the government's goal of affordable broadband for all New Zealanders. The broadband market has developed strongly in the last year and we see it developing further this year, helped by lower prices and higher speeds.

We tried that in America. Jimmy Carter gave us price controls on natural gas. Remember what it gave us? Shortages, shutdowns, a horrible situation in parts of the country where factories couldn't operate and people went unemployed. Price caps? Prices caps mean shortages, less energy.

We tried Baskin-Robbins years ago, and then their scoops got smaller and their prices went up. This is closer than Ben & Jerry's. We gave up Ben & Jerry's.

We've been inundated with complaints. This company is engaged in the worst kind of consumer fraud, preying on people's fears of rising natural gas prices and resorting to deception in order to boost sales.

We held down the prices as long as we could. But the president of the company makes the price changing decisions and we have to follow them.

We hear from all these people that the rise in oil is just rampant speculation, that it's all going to correct. But I don't think that's the case. Worldwide demand versus supply suggests that prices are going to keep rising.

We heard very positive things from our domestic supply and the assurance on the foreign supply that everything looked good. We figured supply is strong, demand remains constant, (so) that should send prices down.

Yesterday's rally was based on a number of factors. There was some financial geometry in there as well. It was an options expiry day on the New York Mercantile with a rising market. That gave it a little more oomph than it needed. Now that oil's flowing, prices are coming back in line.

Yesterday's better than expected U.S. housing data combined with resurgent oil prices looks set to leave equities under a degree of pressure.

We have raised DRAM contract prices in February on strong demand.

We've seen time and time again when gas prices spike, people still tend to travel. That can benefit an area that is within a drive of a number of large metropolitan regions.

We've seen rising gasoline prices almost without fail for the past five years now and it has made incredibly little impact on other prices,

We've seen prices pushing higher since about the middle of February.

We've seen our gas prices go up more than 25 cents since the first of the year. This is the fastest increase ever in the 10 years we've done the survey during this time of year.

We've seen natural gas and energy prices back down. There certainly is no indication that the inventories for oil or natural gas are building in any meaningful way. If OPEC should cut production, we're going to see a rise in oil prices.

We've seen natural gas and energy prices back down, ... There certainly is no indication that the inventories for oil or natural gas are building in any meaningful way. If OPEC should cut production, we're going to see a rise in oil prices.

We've seen hazelnut prices peak at $11-12 a kilo (9-10 euros), from $2-3 a kilo. That's not an evolution, that's a revolution, and for companies producing products with high hazelnut content, that's a real disaster.

We've seen a steady increase over the years, and a definite surge in the past few months with oil prices way up.

We've seen a recovery in gold and crude oil prices that has supported the commodity currencies.

We have resources, yet, were dealing with imported oil prices that are causing pump prices to go through the roof.

The fact that prices have come down makes people feel better and they think the future looks better.

The fact that oil companies are enjoying record profits when consumers are paying record high prices does not sit well with people.

The fact that New Zealand is a natural resource-based economy, and not a service-oriented economy, has allowed the market to benefit from rising world commodity prices and also has insulated it from the global economy.

The fact that natural gas prices are going down now is obviously good for us and the customers and what we have been hoping for.

The fact that natural gas prices are competitive in California has to do with the lasting effects of the California energy crisis, which has continued to keep electrical prices high.

The fact that much of our supply of nitrogen fertilizers is imported should somewhat buffer the direct impact of Katrina's damage to natural-gas production capacity, but in the short run, nitrogen prices could increase,

The fact that Mori is selling the property for two to three times more than the prices of other properties in the area is really something and it seems to have captured everyone's attention.

The extent and pace of recovery of Asian economies currently experiencing a severe downturn will have important ramifications for prices of energy and other commodities, the strength of the dollar, and competitive conditions on world product markets,

The CPI captured the center stage as it's the biggest one-month increase in 25 years, ... We certainly know why, with energy prices having skyrocketed.

The fact is that (Iraqi President Saddam Hussein) has the capacity now, in OPEC, to reduce production, which increases (the price of oil). That means that prices for New Hampshire residents for home heating oil go up,

The problem with Super Bowl advertising now is that companies feel they have to do it because it's their only chance to reach a mass audience. Prices continue to rise even though the usefulness of the ads have diminished.

There are a lot of cross-currents going this week. Bond prices have been falling sharply, but it hasn't seemed to help stocks. Then you've got all the earnings pretty much coming in in-line but not providing many surprises.

The reality is we're all looking at the price per gallon of gasoline and heating oil, and even cord wood, and we're seeing prices that are volatile, and I don't think anybody can accurately predict what we'll be paying for these commodities in two weeks, let alone two months.

The real issue is that energy prices keep rising -- it's like an invisible tax on the market and the consumer.

The real culprit is certainly the unforeseen supply disruptions that could develop out of the Middle East, so the crude-oil markets will remain on the defensive and prices will probably stay above $60 for the remainder of the first quarter.

The real concern is over products and I expect prices for gasoline, heating oil and jet fuel to remain fairly robust.

There is a little talk that OPEC may announce a cut. I don't know how likely that is, but the fall in prices might prompt some action.

There is certainly the possibility (of prices hitting USD70). The recent events have attracted speculators and oil has become a lot like an investment.

There is certainly the possibility (of prices hitting 70 dollars). The recent events have attracted speculators and oil has become a lot like an investment.

There is beginning to be evidence that high energy prices are starting to spill over into the rest of the economy.

We use that money very judiciously, and it's always difficult at auctions because you never know where the prices will go.

The outlook for Asia-Pacific's aviation industry in 2006 remains fairly positive, although the burden of high oil prices on the global economy remains a concern.

What we decided was in response to a shortage caused by Hurricane Katrina, in a situation where there was lack of spare capacity, which is much more difficult to offset without the reserve release. The prices are a signal, but not the basis for us to decide. We are convinced that they have hurt the economy since last year.

We have a really strong season this year. We are thrilled with this year's lineup. The variety of entertainment we are offering at affordable prices should appeal to a diverse audience.

We have approached a point where we need to consider a gradual change in monetary policy. We share this view with the Finance Ministry. Monetary policy is based on economic growth, consumer prices and allocation of resources. The perception that the central bank would not raise interest rates had been prevalent, so I needed to send a signal not to shock the markets.

We have a pot of money that is going to have to be spread over a larger population at a time when prices are soaring,

We have historic crude-oil inventories and close to record prices, which is a break from the normal pattern. You would expect high inventories to lead to low prices but that's not the case. There are obviously other things at work.

We have had to lower the price of some of our products, but the downward pressure on prices has weakened a little bit in the third quarter, compared to what we had expected beforehand.

This project will have a tremendous positive impact on agriculture, grain prices and economic development in our area.

The reason being inventories remain strong in the U.S. Prices might fall below $60 this week.

There are worries about demand going forward, but in the overall scheme of things, oil prices are still exceptionally high and are still vulnerable to supply hitches.

There are upside risks to inflation given the levels of oil prices and pressures from higher taxes.

We had a very solid first quarter and are pleased with our performance. This is particularly true given the rapid increase in raw material prices and costs that we experienced.

We had a very explosive rally yesterday, and gas prices are moving a little higher this morning.

When I lived in India, I'd speak like an Indian to get good prices while shopping. I'm good with accents.

When the oil market notices that China is back, and remembers the fire that China's exploding oil demand lit under prices last year, the 'China factor' alone should be sufficient to floor near-term prices.

When the Medicare drug benefit was passed, AARP issued a challenge to the drug industry to keep increases at least to the rate of inflation until people had better coverage. By and large, that's not happening, ... Prices are going up more than twice the rate of inflation.

When the international prices rise, we expect the government to cut its share of profit and its revenue earnings and share the burden of the increase with the common man.

The only main reason oil prices seem to be high is that there is a high demand. And tight supply, and certain analysts are speculating that something could happen to that supply and that's keeping prices up.

The primary risk is of a greater slowing of house price growth than anticipated we estimate that the effect of house prices staying flat, as opposed to growing by about 5 percent, could lop one percentage point off U.S. growth.

The primary driver of this slowing is consumer spending. Spending will be hurt by continued elevated energy prices and a slowing in housing.

The primary catalyst in the market remains energy, it continues to rule the day. But then we saw that energy prices started to go up, and that took some of the luster off the gains.

The price strength has been a little surprising given the magnitude of the surplus in U.S. corn inventories. However, over the past 32 years, the central Illinois cash price has never established a marketing year high in February, suggesting that even higher prices might be expected sometime over the next six months.

The prices right now for a number of the base metals are really in uncharted territory.

The prices paid is still way up there, inflation is still running a little hot, enough that the Fed will continue to raise interest rates.

The prices paid component plays into fears that the Fed may be behind the curve.

The prices on houses have gone up dramatically. This will give them a little more of a level playing field.

The prices of tickets on offer are just ridiculous.

The prices of any vehicles ordered based on the old price but not yet delivered would be adjusted according to the new prices that will be announced later.

The prices keep going up. You can't try and sell a piece of junk around here. People won't buy that. But people definitely are still looking to buy.

The prices hit a new record, but the rate of increase at which those prices hit that new record was the lowest in four years.

The prices have gone down because the prices we purchase natural gas have gone down. There also has been increased drilling and increases in storage capacity.

The prices have continued to increase so much that the listed properties have priced themselves out of the market for first-time home buyers.

The prices for PS3 they are presenting are not necessarily accurate, and there is no firm confirmation from Sony that the launch will be later than this spring.

The prices could go up, and consumption could go up, making bills even larger.

The prices at a full-service island can be quite a bit higher than at self-serve pumps.

The prices are up because no one has wheat.

The prices are soaring. With the end of final government oversight of cable rates, the prices will continue to soar, because most consumers do not have a choice. There's only one cable company in their community.

The prices are ridiculous, ... I don't see how people can go back and forth to work or to school. How can we afford the gas?

The prices are probably on balance a little higher than with the employee discount, but they're still very, very competitive.

The prices are lower than in many parts of the state, even though the incomes are fairly average.

The prices are like the Energizer Bunny: They just keep going and going up,

The prices are hugely different. You can pay twice as much for the same coverage at one company versus another.

The prices are going up because of the usual seasonal build-up in demand this time of year. The reason we still have prices going up when inventories are seemingly abundant is that there's a lot of uncertainty about gasoline supplies in the future.

The prices are definitely up right now. I've been doing this for 25 years, and it's as good as I've ever seen it.

The prices are better on the small deals because they are off the radar screens of the large pools of capital.

The prices all of us pay for insurance in 2002 may be a little higher. Prices were already firming up because insurers' investment returns had been decreasing, and auto and property loss had increased. But this is going to accelerate that process.

The price range looks reasonable given its leadership status in the industry. Profit growth may be hurt as no one can guarantee they'll get similarly competitive prices for raw materials in the future.

The price of oil deflated by the U.S. consumer price index would have to be above $110 a barrel to match the prices seen in the early 1980s. So say $55 a barrel today would be the equivalent in real terms to a price of less than $20 in the early 1980s.

The price of gasoline at the wholesale level declined sharply last week and there continues to be downward pressure on gas in Texas. Motorists may be in for a few weeks of slightly lower prices. But toward the end of the month, it's likely that pump prices will resume an upward arc.