Gas & Auto RSS FeedCalifornia Tax Records show continued sharp decline in gasoline use.
Contrary to oil industry claims that fuel prices are increasing because of increased demand, actual tax records from the State of California show sharp drops in gasoline consumption. Full Story.
Enron Loophole, swap trades and record-breaking Memorial Day gasoline price hikes
Wall Street has honored Memorial Day with memorable price hikes. In one week, Gasoline has shattered the $4 barrier, while diesel costs $2 more per gallon than it did last year. Some are blaming it on swap trades and something called the "Enron Loophole." Analysis.
Gas prices surge past $4 mark, diesel smashes $5 barrier
Diesel now costs $2 more per gallon than it did a year ago. Early this morning, gas prices surged past the $4 a gallon mark, while diesel saw supercharged price spikes that sent the average well above $5 a gallon. Full Story.
Average price at pumps is $4.04 across San Diego County
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 23, 2008 - There was no rest for the wickedly expensive, as the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline blew past $4 yesterday to hit an unprecedented high of $4.04 across San Diego County. Full story.
Fuel prices go sky high
The San Diego Union-Tribune -- May 21, 2008 - In San Diego County, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.99 yesterday, according to the San Diego-based Utility Consumers' Action Network. Full Story.
San Diego now pays highest diesel prices in the nation
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.
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