spikes

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In April, the government also announced separate plans to change the way electricity is priced to ensure that household energy bills are less vulnerable to spikes in gas prices.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Oil prices were initially thought to surge higher given the now prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but a combination of demand destruction and extra supplies of oil may be preventing more significant spikes.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Historically, energy has performed the best when inflation spikes.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

For the last half-century, public approval of Congress has consistently been low; with the exception of a few spikes in approval, such as after 9/11, congressional approval ratings rarely rise above the teens.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

And countless other blossoms and spikes of herbs I can’t name.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day