Europe's worst energy crisis coming our way
The International Energy Agency delivered this ominous message: in six weeks, Europe will be out of jet fuel. San Francisco Airport, which has many flights to and from Europe that could be reduced or outright canceled. This politically driven economic disease is sure to spread worldwide.
The International Energy Agency delivered this ominous message: in six weeks, Europe will be out of jet fuel. San Francisco Airport, which has many flights to and from Europe that could be reduced or outright canceled. This politically driven economic disease is sure to spread worldwide.
Talk of United and American airlines mega-merger: Who pays for blockbuster deal?
The CEOs of United and American Airlines are said to have discussed blockbuster merger during a meeting with Donald Trump; The world’s two largest carriers combine would be an enormous $38 to $45 billion deal.
The CEOs of United and American Airlines are said to have discussed blockbuster merger during a meeting with Donald Trump; The world’s two largest carriers combine would be an enormous $38 to $45 billion deal.
Ways to save money on gas amid Iran war price hikes
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
Ceasefire achieved, significant economic worries remain
Despite a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, there is still a great deal of economic uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and its global impact as ships go through under Iran's control.
Despite a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, there is still a great deal of economic uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and its global impact as ships go through under Iran's control.
Rising oil prices threaten global food security
Global food costs keep climbing, and farmers are feeling the squeeze. The U.N.’s FAO reports another jump in prices, while the U.S. exports phosphate fertilizers even as domestic shortages hit spring planting. William Burke, an agricultural economist, at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, gives insight.
Global food costs keep climbing, and farmers are feeling the squeeze. The U.N.’s FAO reports another jump in prices, while the U.S. exports phosphate fertilizers even as domestic shortages hit spring planting. William Burke, an agricultural economist, at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, gives insight.
Bay Area gas prices climb to an average of more than $6 a gallon
Gas prices continue to climb across the region, leaving many Bay Area drivers paying more than $6 a gallon.
Gas prices continue to climb across the region, leaving many Bay Area drivers paying more than $6 a gallon.
Ditch the federal gas tax for a vehicle weight fee, auto trade group CEO says
Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.
Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.
Gas hits almost $10 a gallon in this coastal California community
Gas prices have been soaring, leading to a lot of pain at the pump, but a station in a scenic community along California’s coast just might take the cake, with premium gas going for $9.99 a gallon.
Gas prices have been soaring, leading to a lot of pain at the pump, but a station in a scenic community along California’s coast just might take the cake, with premium gas going for $9.99 a gallon.
Woman injured in stabbing on Muni bus in San Francisco's Mission
A woman was stabbed on a Muni bus Friday afternoon in San Francisco's Mission District, police say.
A woman was stabbed on a Muni bus Friday afternoon in San Francisco's Mission District, police say.
Sea level rise proposal for Highway 101 in Marin County
Some of the most vulnerable public assets to sea level rise are ocean side and bay side roads and transit. A plan looking at the next quarter-century confirms that whatever we do will be expensive, but not as expensive as doing nothing at all.
Some of the most vulnerable public assets to sea level rise are ocean side and bay side roads and transit. A plan looking at the next quarter-century confirms that whatever we do will be expensive, but not as expensive as doing nothing at all.
Man dies after falling from sidewalk, making contact with San Francisco Muni bus
A man died Tuesday morning after falling from a sidewalk and making contact with a Muni bus, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
A man died Tuesday morning after falling from a sidewalk and making contact with a Muni bus, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
Pain at the pump: One gas station in South San Francisco nears $7 per gallon
You're not dreaming. Gas prices really are that high.
You're not dreaming. Gas prices really are that high.
California gas prices skyrocket near $6 average, widening lead as nation's costliest
California gas prices have surged to a statewide average of $5.76, nearly $2 higher than the national average, with some Los Angeles stations nearing the $9 mark.
California gas prices have surged to a statewide average of $5.76, nearly $2 higher than the national average, with some Los Angeles stations nearing the $9 mark.
Oil, war, and your wallet: what’s driving prices up
Sara Bazoobandi, visiting researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., explains why Middle East conflict is sending prices up.
Sara Bazoobandi, visiting researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., explains why Middle East conflict is sending prices up.
CHP impounds 14 vehicles connected to Bay Bridge holiday-season sideshow
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced their San Francisco office has impounded 14 vehicles connected to a sideshow on the Bay Bridge that happened two days after Christmas this past year.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced their San Francisco office has impounded 14 vehicles connected to a sideshow on the Bay Bridge that happened two days after Christmas this past year.
Trump administration suing to scrap California's EV mandate
The Trump administration is suing California over its EV electric vehicle mandate. The Federal lawsuit says California cannot force its own mileage requirements on carmakers and that the EV mandate is a way to do exactly that.
The Trump administration is suing California over its EV electric vehicle mandate. The Federal lawsuit says California cannot force its own mileage requirements on carmakers and that the EV mandate is a way to do exactly that.
Saving gas as prices climb
The conflict in the Middle East is causing gas prices to jump at least 75 cents in the past month. Doug Johnson, AAA external communications lead, gives tips to stretch your gas mileage.
The conflict in the Middle East is causing gas prices to jump at least 75 cents in the past month. Doug Johnson, AAA external communications lead, gives tips to stretch your gas mileage.
Iran warns $200 oil barrels are coming: report
A spokesperson for Iran's military command reportedly warned the world to “get ready" for oil to be $200 a barrel, which would mean an even greater spike in gas prices across the U.S. Here’s what to know.
A spokesperson for Iran's military command reportedly warned the world to “get ready" for oil to be $200 a barrel, which would mean an even greater spike in gas prices across the U.S. Here’s what to know.