CA congressman proposes suspending federal gas tax, increasing taxes on 'Big Oil’s skyrocketing profits'
With gas prices continuing to set records both in California and nationally, Rep. Adam Schiff announced a proposal Tuesday to suspend the federal gas tax in an effort to ease the pain at the pump.
California gas rebate: Lawmakers show little movement while gas prices spike
The average price of regular in LA and Orange counties reached record highs over Memorial Day Weekend.
Record high: California average gas price surpasses $6
As of Sunday, drivers in California are paying an average of $6.139 per gallon for gas. AAA said this is a record high.
Surging airfares, gas prices make for expensive Memorial Day weekend
From the roads, to the air, travel this Memorial Day weekend was more expensive than usual. Airlines are blaming the spiking fares on steeper jet fuel prices, coupled with a rapid surge in demand for leisure travel and too few flights.
Gas prices: $7.25 at one Bay Area station ahead of Memorial Day
In Menlo Park, the Chevron on Alameda de las Pulgas hit $7.25 a gallon for regular unleaded and $7.75 for premium on Tuesday.
Gas prices average over $4 in all 50 states for 1st time ever
For the first time in history, the average price for a gallon of gas has passed $4 in all 50 states. In Georgia, the price has jumped to around $4.12 a gallon.
California gas prices hit $6 a gallon average; new record high
Gas prices in California hit a new average record of $6.02 a gallon, and they’re set to go even higher on July 1st when California’s gas tax increases again.
National gas price average hits new record high at $4.45 per gallon
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
'Oil refiners exploited the crisis': Report shows oil refiners are gouging California drivers
According to Consumer Watchdog, in the first quarter of 2022, some California refiners earned more than twice as those reported by the same refiners in other regions and as much as five times more than in the first quarter of 2021.
Democratic lawmakers push for federal crackdown on high gas prices
Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.
California plan aims to triple sale of electric cars by 2026
California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years to 35% of all new car purchases, an aggressive target set as part of the goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by the middle of next decade.
Pennsylvania man arrested, accused of slapping Biden 'I Did That' stickers on gas pumps
A man was criminally charged last week following his arrest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after affixing satirical stickers of President Biden onto the gas pumps at a local Turkey Hill gas station.
Krispy Kreme to sell a dozen glazed doughnuts for average US gas price
Krispy Kreme is tapping its "strategic doughnut reserve" and will sell a dozen original glazed doughnuts for the average U.S. gas price on Wednesdays.
7 accused of stealing over $60,000 worth of fuel from Circle K gas stations in Hillsborough County
The suspects are accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of gasoline across the Bay Area.
Biden unleashes petroleum from U.S. strategic reserve to combat high gas prices
President Joe Biden on Thursday released one-fourth of the entire U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, in an attempt to calm rising gas prices brought about by ever rising demand and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Biden tapping oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices
Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.
Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
President Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to control energy prices.
Amid rising gas prices, South Bay residents sell vehicles, opt for alternative transportation
California gas prices are the highest in the nation, and in the Bay Area, residents are choosing alternative methods of transportation to save money. Some are priced out of driving altogether.
California has highest gas prices in U.S.; costs bump up even higher
The average price of gas in California – $5.92 a gallon – is six cents more than it was a week ago.
Man touts his electric unicycle as answer to high gas prices
A man has started riding his electric unicycle to work, saving on gas and cutting his commute time.