51.   Higher fuel taxes, increasing road congestion and lingering uncertainty after the last recession compounded by concern about a common European currency could all discourage car buyers.

52.   Higher interest rates, higher fuel prices, and higher energy costs have led consumers to be more cautious in their spending.

53.   In the next month the company will decide whether to raise rates on other services to reflect the higher fuel costs.

54.   It blamed competition, higher fuel costs and a weaker dollar.

55.   Industry interests say limiting emissions would lead to higher fuel costs.

56.   It did not support the failed Senate proposal higher fuel efficiency requirements, saying it was too ambitious.

57.   Its results were boosted by increased air travel, although higher fuel prices and a weaker yen trimmed those gains.

58.   Like Delta, it cited the effects of Hurricane Floyd and higher fuel costs.

59.   Meanwhile, competition from Asian shippers and higher fuel costs hit margins in container shipping.

60.   One decisive factor appeared to be strong support for drilling and opposition to substantially higher fuel efficiency standards among Democratic members of the Congressional Black Caucus.