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But with gas prices there above the national average, rising energy costs were front and center. >> it hurts. >> reporter: as oil prices continue to climb, so do gas prices. in some parts of the country drivers are paying $5 per gallon. >> 50-mile-plus round trip, so we're over $110 a week. >> reporter: it's not just drivers who are feeling the pinch. the world's largest airline, united/continental, said it lost $213 million in the first three months of this year. all because its fuel bill spiked nearly $600 million. the obama administration said that attorney general eric holder will put toge...

39% believe that the economy is getting worse. 38% say that it has stayed the same. and just 23% say it's getting any better. a majority of americans also disapprove of the way both the white house and capitol hill are handling the deficit. 59% of americans disapprove of president obama's handling of the deficit while 33% say it's okay. they approve. 63% of americans disapprove of the way republicans are handling the deficit, while 27% approve. and on the topic of medicare, a cost that adds to the deficit, most americans believe it is worth taxpayers' money. 61% say it's worth it while jus...

Been? for some it makes a difference, for others they don't care. >> thank you. still to come, is there a new feud brewing in hollywood between of all people lady gaga and weird al? don't miss this one. we'll explain it for you. brooke anderson will, that is ahead. take a look at this. $3.84. that's the average, according to aaa, average national gas price today. why are prices so high? some are seeing $5 and upwards. could this spike cause a spike in crime? we have more answers next. i gins in our environment. or zero dependency on foreign oil. ♪ this is why we at nissan built a car ins...

Supply. a plane had to turn around shortly after takeoff. officials are checking out damage to the left engine. no one was hurt. want a smarter baby? stay away from pesticides. new studies show that babies exposed to high pesticide levels while in the womb have lower than average iqs. gas prices on the rise for the 30th day in a row. the national average up a fraction. $3.84 for a gallon of unleaded. [ male announcer ] is zero worth nothing? ♪ imagine zero pollutants in our environment. or zero dependency on foreign oil. ♪ this is why we at nissan built a car inspired by zero. becaus...

>> shepard: the president says he wants to make sure nobody is ripping you off at the gas pump. to the feds are putting together a task force to look for possible fraud in the oil markets. the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is now $3.84, so says aaa or so reports aaa. that's almost up a dollar since last year. president obama is saying he wants to make sure the price hikes are will he jdimytai legi. this is about more than just price gouging, right, wendell? >> well, you are right, shepard, a justice department task force will look for evidence that oil and gas prices are be...