41.   But given the previously higher rates to cover investments and the new method of calculating fuel costs, Doyle said consumers could end up paying more under deregulation.

42.   But in the past two years, rising natural gas prices have made nuclear- and coal-powered facilities more valuable because their fuel costs are relatively stable.

43.   But he predicted a further decline in unit revenue during the third quarter and another hit from higher fuel costs.

44.   But high natural gas prices have made nuclear- and coal-powered facilities more valuable because their fuel costs are relatively stable.

45.   But many executives and analysts believe the fare freeze is meaningless because United has said it reserves the right to raise prices in response to inflation and fuel costs.

46.   But the region has weathered some of the steepest increases in fuel costs.

47.   But the struggling airline, which does not aggressively hedge its fuel costs, was still in the red.

48.   Carriers also face rising fuel costs and looming labor disputes that threaten to disrupt business this spring and summer.

49.   Cheaper hydropower will simply reimburse the company for extra expenses it incurred in previous years when fuel costs were higher.

50.   Chicago-based UAL said the higher traffic offset rising fuel costs.