Why are California gas prices so high? Lawmakers to investigate
Lawmakers announced they would investigate oil companies they say are “abusing a historic situation to suck profits from Californians’ wallets.”
Gas prices in LA, Orange counties continue to drop slightly
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Monday for the seventh time in the last eight days.
Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
Gas prices in LA, Orange counties drop for 6th time in 7 days
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Sunday for the sixth time in the last seven days following a long streak of increases that pushed it to record highs, declining eight-tenths of a cent to $6.422.
California exodus: Remote workers move to Mexico due to sky-high gas and housing costs
One California Assemblyman estimates 200,000 workers are commuting into California from Mexico.
The Issue Is: Inflation, insurrection and icons
Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the state's surplus and California's tax system. California Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher stops by to discuss inflation, gas prices and the GOP's 2022 outlook. Rep. Pete Aguilar weighs in on this week's Jan. 6 committee hearings and LA Times Sacramento bureau chief John Myers discusses his retirement from journalism.
Gas prices drop for third time in four days
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Thursday for the third time in four days following an 18-day streak of increases totaling 36.9 cents, decreasing six-tenths of a cent to $6.454.
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas and diesel, fewer profits
In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.
Why a Northern California gas station is charging nearly $10 a gallon
A Chevron station in Mendocino, Calif., was charging $9.63 this week for a gallon of regular gas.
Streak of rising gas prices across LA, Orange counties ends
An 18-day streak of increases to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County ended Monday when it dropped one-tenth of a cent to $6.459.
18-day streak of rising gas prices continues in LA, Orange counties
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County matched its smallest increase during an 18-day streak of rising prices Sunday, setting a record high for the 16th consecutive day.
Gas prices hit $5 nationwide for the first time ever
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
Out-of-gas calls on the rise, AAA says
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
Michigan soaring gas prices forces sheriff to cut response to non-urgent calls, deputies work by phone
Isabella County sheriff cites 'pain at the pump,' limited budget in instructing deputies to 'manage whatever calls are acceptable' by phone
Soaring gas prices pump the brakes on return-to-work efforts
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.