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Gas and diesel prices are displayed at a Shell station, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Doral, Florida.

High diesel prices may soon raise grocery prices, expert warns

A young couple kayaking on a lake.

Consumers are paying more for hobbies as Trump’s war in Iran drives up gas prices

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Unemployment rate rose nationwide in September

A woman stands with a shopping cart in front of a shelf full of food in a grocery store.

These tips can help you avoid tariff-related price hikes at the grocery store

Baby sleeping in an infant car seat

Tariffs on imports are raising the prices of baby products for US consumers

Woman looking at receipt in grocery store

69% of North Carolinians struggle to afford at least one basic need, new report says

Graphic with a background of transparent one hundred dollar bills with an electric transmission line in the foreground.

Households face higher heating bills this winter amid rising electricity and oil costs

President Donald Trump speaks during the RNC Midterm Convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Prices continue to rise despite Trump’s promises to end inflation

Interior of an empty primary school classroom.

North Carolina teachers say rising costs outpace proposed pay raises

Alexandra Webber's family's business after suffering damage from Hurricane Helene.

Rising insurance costs add pressure for NC families rebuilding after Helene