Rising gasoline prices are turning journey plans into journey woes

Travel Woes
The worth of fuel within the US has seen a 50% improve for the reason that battle in Iran started again in March, with the nationwide common sitting round $4.53/gal.

That’s inflicting complications for Americans who’re planning for summer season journey.

Jet gasoline costs have additionally been on the rise, which is resulting in elevated prices of airfare.

Thursday on the “Sound of Ideas,” we’ll dig into these worth will increase and the way they’re impacting the patron. Will vacationers delay journeys in hopes of gasoline costs coming down? Or will they cancel journeys altogether?

Along with the elevated gasoline prices, Spirit Airlines shuttered not too long ago, which can result in much more issues within the airline business.

Guests:
– Zach Wichter, Consumer Travel Reporter, USA Today
– Michael Goldberg, Executive Director, Veale Institute; Professor, Design and Innovation, Case Western Reserve University
– Patrick DeHaan, Petroleum Analyst, GasBuddy

“Shuffle: Jade Ring”
After a long time in Cleveland’s punk scene, a longtime musician has a brand new sound and a brand new persona, acting from behind a masks. On this week’s “Shuffle,” Ideastream Public Media’s Amanda Rabinowitz talked with the artist often called Jade Ring.

Guests:
– Amanda Rabinowitz, Host and Producer, “Shuffle” and “All Things Considered”
– Jade Ring, Musician