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

By extending a weekend event through Tuesday or Wednesday, you dodge the Sunday price spikes on flights — and what you save on airfare may even cover your extra nights of lodging.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 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

"Agreements on LPG supplies and strategic petroleum reserves are the likely outcomes, providing India greater insulation from sudden price spikes and shipping disruptions," Wadhwa said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He struggled to focus on her face, her large eyes, the rash of pimples on her forehead, her hair plaited in thread-covered spikes.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie