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EPIC In The News·Apr 29, 2026

UChicago climate and sustainable growth expert explains spike in gas prices

via CBS News

Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and EPIC Executive Director Sam Ori speaks with CBS News on gas prices amidst the Iran conflict.

A recent survey suggests that the spike at the pump has cost the average American $150 so far, and there’s no end in sight.

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About
- - - About the Institute
      Balancing the urgency of climate action with society’s need for sustainable growth through research, education, and international engagement
    - What They're Saying: Our Mission and Potential for Impact
  - - Global Approach
      Driving impact in the countries most central to the global climate and growth challenge
    - Building Blocks
      - EPIC
      - ETI
      - CSEi
      - Seeding new research
Education
- - - Chicago Curriculum on Climate and Sustainable Growth
      To understand the climate and sustainable growth challenge, students must grapple with its foundational elements, complexities, and tradeoffs from every angle.
    - What They’re Saying: Chicago Curriculum
Student Life
- - - Research Opportunities
    - Polsky Research Fellows
    - Bartlett Fellowships
    - DRW Fellowships
    - Predoctoral Fellowships
    - View All
  - - Global Experiences
      Students have the opportunity to connect with global stakeholders through participation in treks and major energy gatherings like COP, CERA Week and Climate Week NYC.
    - Energy & Climate Club
      An undergraduate student group fostering the climate community on campus.
  - - Careers & Mentoring
    - Internships and Funding
    - Career Series
    - Alumni Community
    - Work in Climate
    - Climate & Energy Career Fair
  - - On Campus Programs
    - UChicago Sustainability Dialogue
    - Green Fund
    - Climate Case Competition
    - Environmental Frontiers
    - Lunch & Learn
Research
- - - Research Pillars
    - Energy, Markets, and Policy
      Through EPIC, we're delivering solutions rooted in markets and smart policy design.
    - Technology and Innovation
      Through ETI, we're advancing energy storage technologies.
    - Climate Systems Engineering
      Through CSEi, we're evaluating the risks from more than a century of emissions.
  - - Entities and Resources
    - Programs & Labs, Projects, and More
      Bringing together scholars to foster high-impact results.
    - Research Funding
      Seeding new research to generate the next big climate ideas.
    - Tools & Data Resources
Scholars
Impact
Insights
- - - Opinions & Analysis
    - Why can’t US set our own gas prices? It’s complicated.
      via USA Today
    - View All
  - - Podcasts
    - Shocked
    - View All
  - - Charts
    - EPIC Top 10 Charts of 2025
    - View All
  - - Research Highlights
    - Valuing Disaster Prevention: Desert Locust Monitoring and Control
    - View All
News
Events
- - - Featured Past Events
    - Climate Frontiers: Energy and Climate at UChicago
    - Frontiers in Climate Systems Engineering
  - - Upcoming Events
    - UChicago at Aspen Ideas: Climate 2026
    - View All
  - - Event Series & Around Campus
    - Seminars
    - Career Series
    - Energy & Climate Club
    - Lunch & Learn
    - Climate Frontiers
  - - Global Experiences
    - UChicago at COP
    - UChicago at CERAWeek
    - UChicago at Aspen Ideas: Climate
    - UChicago at Climate Week NYC
    - View All
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