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The next supply-chain squeeze may hit motor oil

America's cruise boom keeps growing

Closer

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U.S. manufacturers urge Trump to keep Chinese vehicles out

Worst times to drive over Memorial Day Weekend

A table that shows Memorial Day weekend 2026 road traffic forecasts by day. Worst driving windows are Thursdayfrom noon to 9 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., and Monday from noon to 5 p.m.

Best and worst times to travel by car

Data: INRIX; Table: Carly Mallenbaum/Axios

Macro

Axios Macro

The U.S. inflation problem is getting worse

A line chart that tracks year-over-year producer price index changes from April 2016 to April 2026 for overall final demand and a core measure excluding food, energy and trade services. Overall the index peaked at 11.6% in March 2022, and reached 6% in April 2026.

Change in Producer Price Index

Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Neil Irwin/Axios

Whats Next

Axios What's Next

Nvidia's push to dominate self-driving cars

Affordability is reshaping consumers' car choices, survey finds

Jill Hazelbaker promoted to Uber president, chief corporate affairs officer

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World Cup travel barriers worry U.S. hospitality industry

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