San Diego now pays highest diesel prices in the nation

A gas nozzle that looks like a gun - Highway Robbery
At $4.77 a gallon, truckers are paying through the hose in San Diego. Diesel prices have jumped 38¢ in seven days, and regular unleaded is just 4¢ shy of $4 a gallon. More.

High gas prices drive retailers out of business

NORTH COUNTY TIMES: High gas prices are driving gas stations into the ground. Oil refineries are literally making six times as much money on a gallon of gas as the retailer who makes about 6¢ a gallon. Full Story.

Gas prices edge down slightly as oil pushes past $120 a barrel

Even as oil surged past the $120 a barrel mark, San Diego gasoline prices have dropped. Full Story.

Rising gas prices starting to spill into local businesses and tourism

SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL -- San Diego's businesses and world-famous tourist industry are starting to feel the effects of rising gas prices that may continue through the summer, however,  UCAN gasoline analyst Charles Langley predicts politics will intervene and prices will drop before the presidential election in November.  READ MORE

Steep gas prices exerting wide strain on local companies

San Diego Business Journal - For the past few years gasoline prices have spiked in the spring and gone down at the beginning of the summer driving season. But as oil prices continue to break record highs, analysts predict that relief at the pump is further off. Full Story.

Oil, oil everywhere, but not a drop that's affordable

The San Diego Union-Tribune - There is a surplus of oil and gasoline, yet gas and oil prices keep going up. Full story

The government is deceiving you about the rate of inflation.

UNION-TRIBUNE - Rising prices for energy, food, housing and the other essentials of life are hurting low-and-middle income consumers--especially in San Diego where the cost of living is higher and wages tend to be lower. READ MORE

Gas price increases likely to affect summer vacation budgets

NORTH COUNTY TIMES - As gasoline and diesel prices continue to soar, UCAN gasoline analyst Charles Langley predicts consumers may face prices of $4 a gallon and higher as they make summer travel plans. Full story.

Refineries restrict supply as gas and diesel reach new record highs in San Diego

Today, diesel fuel reached a new record price of $4.34 a gallon. Regular gasoline averages $3.80 a gallon. Both are new records that can be credited to intentional cutbacks in the supply of gasoline by refiners that have learned that restricting supply is more profitable than competing in the marketplace. Learn More.

April Fuel's Day - Diesel now $1.10 more per gallon than last year, gas at new inflation adjusted high

Filling the tank and breaking the bank ... gas reached another record high today in San Diego, but political heat could bring down prices. Details.

More bad news for gas prices expected soon

Gas prices may reach new record levels in the next few days  because of yet another failed refinery. Unfortunately, "refinery problems" can be costly for consumers and highly profitable for Big Oil. Analysis.

Rising diesel prices may force consumers to go on a diet

KPBS RADIO - As diesel prices break the $4 barrier, consumers will begin to feel the pain at the grocery store, According to UCAN gasoline analyst Charles Langley. LISTEN TO AUDIO

Businesses feel effects of higher gas prices

NORTH COUNTY TIMES - Spiraling gas prices are making it more costly for businesses in California and consumers will feel the impact too. MORE 

Diesel breaks $4-a-gallon barrier

NORTH COUNTY TIMES - Diesel fuel breaks $4-a-gallon barrier foreshadowing a cruel summer for consumers. READ MORE.

Speculation may be fueling rising gas prices

As gasoline prices surge toward record highs, UCAN gasoline analyst Charles Langley hopes for some sanity to return to the oil markets. MORE




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