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

Record-high gas prices undermine struggling economy

Gasoline prices approach record highs in North County and UCAN gasoline analyst Charles Langley predicts they may go even higher in coming weeks due to the rising cost of oil. READ MORE ABOUT IT.

UCAN Oil Hog 2008

Every year the UCAN Oil Hog makes an appearance in order to predict gas prices for the coming year. Unfortunately, piggy got quite upset this year. Normally, oil piggies are free to gouge consumers without fear of repercussions...but that all changes in election years. WATCH PIGGY DANCE

At $3.52, gas hits a record in San Diego County

San Diego Union Tribune: UCAN's Charles Langley says gas prices may have temporarily peaked. (But the gouging isn't over yet.) More.

Gas prices enter uncharted territory

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - Gas prices have broken the all-time record high set on May 9 of last year. Learn More.

Gas prices poised to break all-time record highs


An alarming series of high-speed price hikes has pushed the price of fuel to within 2/10¢ of the all-time record high for San Diego. Full story.

What's fueling gasoline prices? Answers are murky

UNION-TRIBUNE: Experts weigh in on why gasoline prices are skyrocketing and the answers aren't clear. MORE

Local gas prices 14¢ from record-breaking highs

2-25-08 - Gas prices have reached their highest level for any February in San Diego history. Learn more about the complete disconnect between gas prices, oil prices, consumer demand and the role of politics in gasoline price gouging here.

Gas prices climbing to nosebleed levels ... again

Gas Sign with skywriting says "sky high"
Today, UCAN's gasoline survey reported an average price for regular unleaded of $3.263 a gallon, up 16¢ since last Thursday, and up 8¢ in the last 48 hours. Learn more.



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