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Economist: Gas Tax Hike To Take Over $1M Out Of LA Economy

Even with gas prices well over $4 per gallon, a new tax ordered by state regulators is set to bring more pain to the pump.

2013/03/01

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Gas Prices In Los Angeles County Now Highest In Calif.

Gas prices in Los Angeles County are now the highest in the state with the average price for a gallon at $4.28.

2013/02/17

Men Allegedly Used Tupperware To Steal Gas From Cars In Rancho Cucamonga

Two men allegedly used Tupperware and glass jars to store gasoline they stole from people’s cars in Rancho Cucamonga.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/06

Gas Prices Surge 7 Cents After Months Of Decline

After months of dropping, gas prices are back on the upswing.

2013/01/13

California Gas Prices Dip For First Time In A Week

California gas prices dipped a half-penny Wednesday, the first drop after a week that saw prices surge a record 50 cents.

2012/10/10

Legislative Hearing Set On Record High Calif. Gas Prices

A state senator called for a legislative hearing regarding California’s oil refineries after Chevron announced that a unit at its Richmond refinery will remain closed until next year.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/10

Calif. Gas Prices Still High Despite Lower Wholesale Costs

Prices at the pump continued to hover around $5 per gallon in Southern California on Tuesday even though wholesale gas prices decreased.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/09

SoCal Gas Prices Reach Record High In October

The Automobile Club of Southern California reports gas prices in California have reached a record high in October.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/03

AAA: Gas Prices Higher Than Ever Before For Labor Day Weekend

The Auto Club of Southern California (AAA) says the price of fuel this holiday weekend is a record breaker.

2012/09/02

4 Men Arrested For Allegedly Buying Gas With Stolen Credit Card Info

The FBI arrested four men this week for an alleged identity theft scheme that involved using stolen credit cards to fraudulently buy fuel at gas stations.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/17

Southland Gas Prices Hit Record High For Memorial Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties set a record Monday for Memorial Day.

2012/05/28

LA Parks Employee Arrested For Allegedly Stealing, Selling City-Owned Gas

A city parks employee was behind bars for allegedly stealing hundreds of gallons of gasoline from city depots and selling it on the streets.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/05/22

Audit: $7M In Missing Fuel May Have Gone To Gas Up Personal Cars

A new report appears to show at least some employees disabled a $12 million fuel tracking system that was put in place over a decade ago.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/03/29

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High Gas Prices Pinch California College Students’ Budgets

Across the country, record high gas prices have put a dent in the pocketbooks of nearly everyone.

2012/03/24

Southland Gasoline Prices Reach Highest Amount Since Late May

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Tuesaday to its highest amount since May 27, increasing 1.2 cents to $4.08.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/02/21