Gas & Auto RSS FeedRefineries 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.
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
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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
Gas prices climbing to nosebleed levels ... again
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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