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Feinstein Asks FTC To Investigate Gas Companies

Were those record California gas prices the result of collusion?

2012/10/07

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Brown Seeks Early Release Of Winter-Blend Gas To Lower Fuel Costs

As Southern California drivers faced another day of record-breaking fuel costs, Governor Jerry Brown ordered state smog regulators to allow refineries to roll out winter-blend gas, previously scheduled to be released after Oct. 31.

2012/10/07

Customers gas up their car at a Costco Wholesale Corp,. which is still open ,after several Costco gas station in the Southland ran out of gas on October 5, 2012 in Burbank, California. Rationing supplies by state's oil refineries and sharp rise in gas prices forced some gas stations to temporarily close. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Soaring Gas Prices Hit Record High Across Southern California

Soaring gas prices across the Southland hit a record high on Saturday at $4.66 a gallon in Los Angeles County and just a penny less in Orange County for a gallon of regular unleaded.

2012/10/06

A man pumps gas into his vehicle at a gas station in Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, on October 5, 2012 in California. The average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County recorded what is believed to be the largest single-day increase today, its highest amount since July 12, 2008, rising 19.2 cents to $4.539 a gallon, according to the California News Service, with the average price increasing by more than 1 cent on each of the past seven days, including 8.8 cents on October 4 and 5.8 cents on October 3. (credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/GettyImages)

Tips, Smartphone Apps Can Help Drivers Save Their Gas Money

Southern Californians may not find relief at the gas pump any time soon, so here are a few tips to conserve fuel.

2012/10/05

Gas Prices Down Just Slightly Over 2 Weeks

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline dipped by less than one penny — about a third of a cent — over the past two weeks.

2012/09/23

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

Sen. Feinstein Calls For Federal Investigation Into Gas Price Spike

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein is calling for a federal investigation into gasoline price spikes that followed a fire at the Chevron oil refinery in Richmond.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/28

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33M Expected To Travel Over Labor Day Weekend Despite High Gas Prices

Gas prices have reached record levels in Southern California, but AAA is predicting a three percent uptick in travel over Labor Day weekend.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/08/21

Gas Price Hikes End In Los Angeles County

After 20 days of consecutive increase in average gas prices, Friday morning the streak ended in Los Angeles County when the average remained unchanged.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/17

Increasing Gas Prices Partially Due To Loss Of NorCal Refinery

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has increased 18 cents over the past two weeks.

2012/08/12

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Opinion: Obama’s Approval Rating Drops To 43% For Good Reason

Five months before the presidential election, this rating is disastrous for Obama – almost as disastrous as the lack of any results for America these past four years.

2012/06/22

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

Lower Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices The New Record High

Gas prices feel like they’re going down just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, but make no mistake – Friday’s statewide average for a gallon of regular gas is much higher than the old record high in 2008.

2012/05/25

Skyrocketing Airfares Forcing Southern Californians Into Their Cars For Memorial Day Getaway

Hitting the road this holiday weekend?

2012/05/24

Southland Gasoline Prices Continue To Rise

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Sunday for the sixth consecutive day, increasing four-tenths of a cent to $4.233.

2012/05/06