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And a wrong move disconnected from the energy markets, disconnected from the global economy and did not need to happen. having said that, i just want to put some context. just a few months ago, oil prices were nearing $120 with projections up to $200 and beyond by most banks. instead oil prices have come down and they are now almost $30 below where they were at the peak. gasoline prices for american consumers that the president said were unacceptable just a few months ago when they were at $5 are today averaging about $370. but most americans because we have a couple states that have very high...

But one area that might have an even greater impact, rising healthcare costs. cnn's vanessa yurkevich has the story and this has a particular impact on the middle class. >> absolutely. medical costs is a top concern for many americans behind gas prices and when you look at it in totality, inflation is really affecting these two key things. food and gas is something you can ration, but medical costs and medication not so much. but we're hering that many americans are having to do just that, because of all of the other rising costs. it also is taking an emotional toll on americans making their p...

Trying to revive it. i'm really worried about the tax increases. if those tax increases are to pass, you're talking about the united states having some of the highest tax rates in the world. that's not good for american companies and the economy. >> jackie: ted made the point that we might see people deferring their gains to next year and they're going to get hit harder. might keep you up at night. gives me nightmares. happy new year. see you in 2022. >> happy new year. >> jackie: it's not just stocks that we're watching. the price of gas surged 46% this year. my next guest is right, they coul...

Refinery yesterday will probably push already high gas prices higher. analysts say the accident could hamper outputs at the refinery for months that could weigh on gasoline supply. gas prices have been falling for weeks now. the average price for a gallon of gas is at about $3.29. down 11 cents. the national highway traffic safety administration says tesla will send out a software update for the passenger play feature. the agency had just announced a formal investigation into risks posed by drivers distracted by video games. and here's the good news we all need. audi is promoting its seaso...

$3.29 a gallon. a 500-mile trip from dallas. in virginia, this state trooper on watch today. a top concern nationwide distracted impaired driving and speed. speeding surged 11% last year, pushing a big spike in fatal crashes. virginia drivers recently ticketed for 106, 115, even 140 miles an hour. just last night, a trooper who stopped a speeder escaped injury after his car was hit by an allegedly impaired driver. the same happened to this trooper, hit by a distracted driver. >> he rolled his vehicle upside down and landed next to me. luckily he had minor scratches. >> reporter: meanwhile, fro...