21.   On the import side, rising energy prices could continue to show through in the months ahead, especially if cold weather causes home heating oil prices to surge.

22.   Rising energy prices increase the cost of goods and services, which eventually spurs inflation and sends interest rates higher.

23.   Rising energy demand is a result of growth.

24.   Rising energy prices contributed to a slowdown in the overall economy.

25.   Rising energy prices could also fuel inflation.

26.   Rising energy prices and investor concerns about the quality of corporate accounting could also torpedo a rally.

27.   Rising energy prices are likely to be less of a drag on the economy after winter ends.

28.   She said she already felt pinched by rising energy costs and the expenses of a new infant.

29.   Solis said the energy crunch is the only topic on the minds of her constituents, many of whom are having problems paying rising energy costs.

30.   Still, the company has been hard hit by rising energy costs, and price increases in many of its other raw materials.