Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
TxDOT's HERO program helps drivers who run out of gas, need roadside assistance
In April, Austin-area HEROs responded to 156 gas calls. Last month, that jumped to 240, a 35% increase.
Rising gas prices affecting Meals on Wheels Central Texas, team of drivers
Van de Putte said at MOWCTX they are currently $6,000 over their monthly gas budget. And when volunteer numbers are down, they have to hire more drivers which adds to costs.
Why a Northern California gas station is charging nearly $10 a gallon
A Chevron station in Mendocino, Calif., was charging $9.63 this week for a gallon of regular gas.
Drivers feeling effects of gas prices hitting record high
Data from AAA shows what the average gas price is each day. In Travis County, it's $4.57. In Williamson County, it's $4.56.
Gas prices: 11 US states averaging over $5 per gallon amid rising oil costs, high demand
The national average gallon of regular gas in the U.S. hit a new record on Tuesday of $4.919, according to AAA.
Soaring gas prices pump the brakes on return-to-work efforts
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.
Pain at the pump: Gas costs nearly $10 a gallon at this California station
Each week, the price of gas gets impossibly higher. One gas station in California is selling gasoline at nearly $10 a gallon.
Record high: California average gas price surpasses $6
As of Sunday, drivers in California are paying an average of $6.139 per gallon for gas. AAA said this is a record high.
High gas prices bring demand for fuel to record lows ahead of peak driving season
Overall, high gas prices have brought demand down by 5%.
Record gas prices for this long 'unprecedented': AAA
A national AAA spokesman said drivers should expect higher gas prices throughout the summer, especially if the war in Ukraine rages on.
Gas prices could surpass $6 nationwide by August, JPMorgan says
With gas prices hitting new records nearly every day, some analysts are projecting that the national average could surge past $6 per gallon by the end of the summer.
Gas prices average over $4 in all 50 states for 1st time ever
For the first time in history, the average price for a gallon of gas has passed $4 in all 50 states. In Georgia, the price has jumped to around $4.12 a gallon.
California gas prices hit $6 a gallon average; new record high
Gas prices in California hit a new average record of $6.02 a gallon, and they’re set to go even higher on July 1st when California’s gas tax increases again.
Democratic lawmakers push for federal crackdown on high gas prices
Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.
2 arrested in separate gas skimming incidents in Kyle
The Kyle Police Department is continuing its investigation into both gas skimming cases and more charges are likely forthcoming.
Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
Oil executives testify before Congress about 'controlling' gas prices
Oil executives testified before Congress Wednesday that oil is a global market and that oil companies don’t dictate or control prices.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Biden tapping oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices
Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.