Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump

Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%. Read More

Pacific Northwest gas prices surge to nearly $1 more than national average

Gas prices in the Pacific Northwest have jumped due to refinery and pipeline issues, but some relief may be coming as gas stations switch to cheaper winter-blend fuel. Read More

Prices Are Rising, but Not for Oil and Gas

Plentiful supply and weak demand has helped bring down fuel prices, which President Trump has often cited as a measure of his success. By Emmett Lindner The price of crude oil dropped to $62.46 a ... Read More

Gas prices up again in San Diego County, nearing $4.70

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County increased four-tenths of a cent Monday to $4.695, its 12th increase in the past 13 days. The average price has ... Read More

Consumer Watchdog Calls on Gov and CEC To Not Betray Stated Values And To Preserve the Gasoline Price Gouging Penalty To Prevent Price Spikes

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog wrote Governor Newsom and the Vice Chair of the California Energy Commission (CEC) Siva Gunda today to remind them of their previous ... Read More

Oregon Gas Prices remain Quiet ahead of Labor Day; Refinery Issues send National Average Higher

Gas prices in Oregon and most other states are showing just small fluctuations as travelers gear up for Labor Day, the last holiday weekend of the summer. But issues at a major refinery in the Midwest ... Read More