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Rising Gas Prices

Since 2002, average fuel prices in the U.S. have risen nearly three-fold. With no end in sight, employers are looking for ways to ease the burden on employees in an effort to attract and retain a qualified and productive workforce.

News & Resources

High Cost of Fuel and Air Travel Aren't the Only Factors Affecting Vacations This Summer Newsline, July 3, 2008

IRS Raises Mileage Rates
Newsline, June 24, 2008

With Fuel Prices Rising, U.S. Companies Work Quickly to Reduce Employee Travel
Newsline, June 23, 2008

AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report

Employees Expect Help with Soaring Gas Costs
Newsline, June 19, 2008

How Much is Too Much, Study Highlights America's Gas Addiction
Newsline, June 11, 2008

Survey: Workers Altering Their Commutes Due to Rising Gas Prices
Newsline, May 29, 2008

Gas Prices to Go Higher, Suggested Solutions for Total Rewards Pros
Newsline, May 2, 2008

Higher Gas Prices Causing Many Americans to Alter Vacations
Newsline, Aug. 15, 2006

Many Employers Taking Steps to Alleviate Impact of High Gas Prices on Staff
Newsline, July 17, 2006

 Employees with long commutes are feeling the pain of soaring gas prices. Which of the following best represents the level of worry about this issue in your organization?
WorldatWork Quick Question Results, Sept. 26, 2005

 Due to higher gas prices, has your organization adjusted the mileage reimbursement amount available to employees?
WorldatWork Quick Question Results, Aug. 22, 2005

Discussion

Rising Gas Prices -- Any Government Action?Pubic Policy Perceptions Blog, June 26, 2008

Gas Prices and Total Rewards
Compensation Conundrum Blog, June 19, 2008

The Down Economy, Rising Gas Prices and Their Impact on Public PolicyThe Down Economy
Pubic Policy Perceptions Blog, June 11, 2008

State of the Current Economy and Impact on Compensation
WorldatWork Bulletin Boards, 2008

Gas Price Benefit
WorldatWork Bulletin Boards, 2008

I'll Tell You What Happens When Gas Hits $7
The Data Mine Blog, May 5, 2008

What Happens When Gas Hits $7?
WorldatWork Blog, May 2, 2008

Gasoline, Adjustable Mortgages and Commute Times … and No Impact on Total Rewards?
WorldatWork Blog, Nov. 7, 2007

Shortened Workweek Due to Gas Prices
WorldatWork Bulletin Boards, 2006-2007

Reacting to Higher Gas Prices
WorldatWork Bulletin Boards, 2006