Gas prices dropping over 4th of July

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UCAN's Gas project is reporting a painfully slow but steady decline in the cost of fuel for San Diego motorists. Get the facts, plus data on what gas cost last year on this day.

Gas prices - $3 barrier about to be crossed

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Friday June 5, 6PM - Gas prices have surged by 3.6 cents in the last 24 hours, and have risen at a rate of nearly a penny every 12 hours for the last 30 days. The current average price is $2.91 MORE.

GASOLINE: This weekend will be a "Tank-Spanker," predicts UCAN

UCAN predicts a gasoline price surge in North County of one penny every 12 hours. FULL STORY

"Our refinery was attacked by carnivorous winged monkeys!" This and other reasons why gas prices are shattering records.


Early this morning gas prices surged to $2.66 a gallon in San Diego, according to UCAN's Gas Project. A variety of reasons have been put forth for the higher prices, but we find them highly questionable. UCAN's experts explain why gas prices are higher than they should be and provide historical statistics. FULL STORY.

Gas prices surge past $2.50 mark overnight

Gas prices have jumped 3.6¢ in the last 24 hours, pushing the average for San Diego to an all-time record high for the year, and up 42% since January 1, 2009. More.

"SD-CAB" could turn the oil industry "green" with envy

The San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology, or SD-CAB, could be a serious threat to the oil industry. Algae is an alternative source for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and a huge income opportunity for San Diego citizens. How? By harnessing the power of algae, we will soon be producing gasoline for as little as $2 a gallon. Full Story



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