Gas prices are hitting record highs this summer, and American drivers are definitely feeling the pain at the pump. But, some businesses are finding creative solutions to help their employees save gas, save money, and cut pollution — carpooling, shuttles, free bus passes, video conferencing, and work-from-home are just some of the solutions. Employers are also fighting high gas prices with a shorter work week, allowing employees to work four 10-hour days.

More About the Impact of Rising Gas Prices

NewsHour Reporter’s Blog: Obama and McCain Sharpen Attacks Over Energy Policy, June 17, 2008
The presidential hopefuls are sharpening their duels on the issues — and amid high gas and fuel costs, climate and energy policy are emerging as top talking points.

Nightly Business Report: Commuters Resort to the Rails As Gas Prices Rise, Friday, June 13, 2008
As Scott Gurvey reports, when it comes to commuting, there’s evidence many people are already making the switch.

Nightly Business Report: Pain at the Pump, May 20, 2008
In this three-part series, NBR looks at the broader effects of increased gas prices. The reports focus on how business, government, and consumers are coping with this pain at the pump.

Extreme Oil: The Journey, the history, and the science, 2004
Oil’s journey from beneath the earth’s surface to consumer usage takes many different routes. The various oil sites determine the equipment used, the businesses involved, environmental factors, political decisions, and the flow of huge amounts of money.