The unfortunate news is we're going to have to tighten our belts and budget for higher fuel costs.
As motorists gear up for warmer weather and the driving season ahead, increased consumption triggers higher prices at the pump.
The lack of ethanol is one of the problems, and geopolitical unrest is another.
Rate increases for lodgings are mostly a result of supply and demand, especially in major markets. For both lodgings and restaurants, rising energy costs as well as salary and benefit costs are certainly having an impact.
