'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
A man has started riding his electric unicycle to work, saving on gas and cutting his commute time.
California gas rebate: Here's when you can expect to get it
The rebate will come in the form of a $400 debit card issued to all registered vehicle owners. Electric vehicles will also be included.
The rebate will come in the form of a $400 debit card issued to all registered vehicle owners. Electric vehicles will also be included.
Some say California gas rebate plan doesn't address long-term issues
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an $11 billion relief package to give Californians relief from high gas prices. His plan includes rebates and free public transit.
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an $11 billion relief package to give Californians relief from high gas prices. His plan includes rebates and free public transit.
California gas rebate: Drivers could get up to $800 under proposal
If the governor's $11 billion relief package is approved, drivers could start getting rebates as soon as July.
If the governor's $11 billion relief package is approved, drivers could start getting rebates as soon as July.
California car owners could get up to an $800 rebate
Californians who own cars could get up to $800 from the state to help offset record high gas prices under a proposal announced Wednesday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Californians who own cars could get up to $800 from the state to help offset record high gas prices under a proposal announced Wednesday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gas price stimulus checks proposals head to Congress
There are a few proposals that could involve Americans getting a stimulus check to ease the pain of the rising gas prices.
There are a few proposals that could involve Americans getting a stimulus check to ease the pain of the rising gas prices.
Los Angeles becomes 1st in US to reach $6 gas average
Los Angeles on Tuesday became the first major city in the U.S. to reach an average gas price of $6 or more.
Los Angeles on Tuesday became the first major city in the U.S. to reach an average gas price of $6 or more.
Chevron workers strike: 500 Richmond refinery workers walk picket lines
More than 500 Chevron union workers took to the picket line on Monday, when contract negotiations broke down. The workers say Chevron's offer is insufficient, given the Bay Area's high cost of living. The company brought in replacement workers.
More than 500 Chevron union workers took to the picket line on Monday, when contract negotiations broke down. The workers say Chevron's offer is insufficient, given the Bay Area's high cost of living. The company brought in replacement workers.
Chevron refinery workers to go on strike
Workers at the Chevron oil refinery are going on strike in Richmond tomorrow.
Workers at the Chevron oil refinery are going on strike in Richmond tomorrow.