How to Save at the Pump Amid Global Turmoil, Rising Gas Prices

How to Save at the Pump Amid Global Turmoil, Rising Gas Prices

Author: Lee Enterprises March 9, 2026 Duration: 23:19

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan is joined by Dr. Mohammad Niamat Elahee, a professor of International Business at Quinnipiac University. John and Dr. Elahee discuss what consumers should expect from gas prices in the coming weeks and months, as well as ways listeners can save at the pump. With everything going on in the world, this information will definitely come in handy.  

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