41.   Stronger crude prices were supported by higher gasoline futures, traders said.

42.   That would eventually bring higher gasoline prices, which are now at very low levels.

43.   Texaco also reported increased refinery output and higher gasoline sales volumes.

44.   The automakers fear pressure on the United States to curb gasoline consumption through higher gasoline taxes or higher fuel-economy standards.

45.   The bill, if approved, could also result in higher domestic gasoline prices, government officials said earlier.

46.   The effects of that would be far more widespread than higher gasoline prices.

47.   The lower prices have provided consumers with some relief from higher gasoline prices.

48.   The recommendation was based on concerns that the merger could result in significantly higher gasoline prices in California and the West Coast.

49.   The recommendation was based on concerns that the merger could result in significantly higher gasoline prices in California and the West.

50.   The rise in April from March was led by higher gasoline prices, seasonal rises in clothing prices and higher rents, the statistics bureau said.