Gas prices drop under $4 a gallon for the first time since July

The national average price for regular gasoline has fallen below $4 per gallon for the first time since July, according to AAA.

Debate over mileage tax surfaces in California governor's race

California’s governor’s race debate has renewed attention on a possible statewide mileage tax to help fund road repairs.

President Trump considering suspending federal gas tax

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. 

Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why

Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.

Diesel gas hits $9.999 per gallon in these two Bay Area cities

According to GasBuddy data, six gas stations in the state have hit the limit and are selling diesel at the dispenser's highest possible price of $9.999 a gallon.

National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon

The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.  

Oil prices up again amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions
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Crude oil prices jumped Monday the United States launched an attack on Iran. KTVU's Tom Vacar spoke with drivers in the Bay Area as they continue to feel pain at the pump.

California Energy Commission passes new tire efficiency rules to boost fuel economy

Industry leaders warn the rules will phase out about 70% of current tires, significantly raising upfront costs for drivers. Regulators say fuel and electricty savings will offset higher purchase prices.

Gas prices hit record highs
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The latest inflation numbers show prices are still rising, while gas prices are reaching record highs for this late in the calendar year. Gustavo Flores-Macías, dean  of the School of Public Policy at University of Maryland, gives insight.

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause military strikes

Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.

Persian Gulf tensions drive Bay Area gas prices higher

While global crude oil prices have fluctuated since the conflict began in February, experts warn that the upcoming depletion of emergency petroleum reserves could keep prices elevated.

Gas prices finally dip for the first time since March
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For the first time in months, drivers are seeing some welcome relief at the pump. The national average price for gasoline has slipped below four dollars a gallon. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis, at GasBuddy, gives insight.

This Bay Area city approves new Costco gas station

Novato has approved the pathway for a new Costco gas station after a long-contested five-year debate.

California gas prices reaching all-time highs ahead of Memorial Day

Travel for Memorial Day weekend kicks off today, with experts expecting nearly 6 million Californians to travel away from home despite statewide gas prices reaching all-time highs.

Gas is nearly $8 in this Bay Area city

The astronomical prices of gas in recent weeks are largely attributable to the ongoing war between the United States and Iran.

These New York-area airports saw the most flight disruptions last month

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled in April, and things like rising oil prices and Spirit Airlines' recent shutdown haven't helped.