21.   In addition to the downturn, airlines have been hit hard by high fuel prices and new labor contracts that will raise their costs.

22.   In Europe, although high fuel taxes are more widely accepted, experiments to reduce congestion by charging car commuters have repeatedly been postponed.

23.   In recent months both Qantas and Ansett have issued profit warnings because of the fare war, the weak Australian currency and high fuel prices.

24.   Instead, they should encourage development of less thirsty automobiles by punishing high fuel use.

25.   Just as soccer moms developed into a political constituency, truckers and motorists hurt by high fuel costs might emerge as voters candidates have to woo.

26.   Like its rivals, Colgate is hurt by high fuel prices, which increase shipping costs.

27.   Nevertheless, DaimlerChrysler executives say they think natural-gas vehicles hold promise because of their high fuel economy, lower emissions and plentiful supplies of the fuel.

28.   Postal officials blame the shortfall mostly on high fuel costs.

29.   Republicans clearly hope that high fuel prices will work in their favor.

30.   Rosen Motors picked the turbine because of its high fuel efficiency and used a flywheel to overcome problems posed by the high power required for acceleration.