(Dis)Honesty in pricing communication

 

Fuel prices at the pump go up as crude recovers.

 

Fuel prices at pump hold high as crude drops. Oil companies explain it being due to long-term contracts / futures.

 

Newspaper increases prices, explains increase due to rising cost of newsprint and logistics.

 

Newspaper offers digital-only subscription at same price as print-only subscription.

 

Airlines add-on surcharges as crude hovers over $100/bbl.

 

Airlines record unprecedented profits on base of crude prices dropping by half. Surcharges remain as at peak.