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ATLANTA (AP) — A big peanut harvest is likely to reduce prices on peanut butter and other products for consumers stinging from high grocery prices. U.S. farmers expect to bring in two-thirds more peanuts this year than they did in 2011

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NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline across the U.S. is cheaper after a week of rapid price declines. But it still isn't cheap. The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped 13 cents in the past week to $3

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(AP)-The price of oil is dropping as protests in Greece and Spain offer visible reminders that Europe is still struggling to resolve its debt crisis. Benchmark oil fell $1.54 to $89.83 per barrel Wednesday in New York

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A study says seniors in seven of the 10 most popular Medicare prescription drug plans will be hit with double-digit premium hikes next year if they don't shop for a better deal

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Low natural gas prices brought on by a glut in the resource are prompting Intermountain Gas Co. to propose a total 7.1 percent rate reduction for customers in Idaho.  The Idaho Public Utilities Commission says it will take public comment on the proposal through Sept

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(AP)  A nationwide study shows home prices are on the rise, and in Idaho prices are climbing faster than other states. The study done by CoreLogic compares home prices in July of 2011 to July of this year. Nationwide prices increased 3.8%. That is the biggest year-over-year increase since 2006.  Ida

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Idaho's housing rebound over the 12 months ending in July was among the most robust in the country. CoreLogic says Idaho posted a 10 percent increase in home prices in that time, second only to Arizona

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Gas prices may keep Idahoans from heading out Memorial Day weekend.  Triple-A of Idaho says consumer apprehension and significantly higher fuel prices may limit travel growth.  Triple-A expects 34.8 million Am

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Gas prices continue to soar.   Triple A says four states and Washington, D.C., now have $4 a gallon gas. In Idaho, the average is now $3.63 a gallon. Finding ways to cut down on the hit to our wallets is on the mind of most drivers.  But the Better Business Bureau and  mechanics are urging drivers to be on the lookout for gimmicks that promise to increase your gas mileage.

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Last year's high hay prices has many in Idaho's agricultural community optimistic about 2012. Idaho Hay and Forage Association Executive Director Rick Waitley Says  prices are at an all-time high, with the market averaging about $240 to $260 a ton

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