Higher Crude Oil Costs Pushing Gas Prices UpFebruary 12, 2018 | Steve MilneSacramento area gas prices are currently averaging around $3.16 a gallon - 45 cents above where they were a year ago. Analysts say the increase is due to higher crude oil costs and warn that prices could be 20-50 cents higher by Memorial Day. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: Does California Have Nation's Highest Gas Prices?November 8, 2017 | Chris RemingtonDoes California now have the highest gas prices in the nation? And is the latest gas tax the reason why? PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols joins us to explain. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaGeorge Runner Was Right: California Now Has The Highest Gas Prices In The NationNovember 6, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican George Runner predicted in April that California’s gas tax hike would catapult the state's already high fuel prices to the "highest in the nation," after the increase went into effect on Nov. 1. It appears his prediction was spot on.
State GovernmentCould California Use Existing Money For Road Repairs?April 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican state lawmakers say California should pay for its crumbling roads and bridges with existing funds, not a gas tax hike. We’ll take a look at those funds.
Fifty Cent Rise In Sacramento Area Gas Prices ExpectedFebruary 15, 2017 | Steve MilneIf you're not happy with $2.70, today's average price for a gallon of gas in Sacramento, you're certainly not going to be too pleased with $3.20, which could be the new normal as we head towards May. That's the word from a petroleum analyst. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gas Prices Likely To Be Higher In 2017January 17, 2017 | Steve MilneGas prices will likely be higher in 2017 compared to last year. That's the word from analysts who say motorists this year can expect to pay anywhere from 25 to 50 cents more per gallon, on average. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
AAA: Gas Prices Predicted To Fall This MonthNovember 10, 2016 | Steve MilneGas prices in California will continue to decrease as the holidays approach. That's according to AAA. The auto association says prices are usually lower in the fall and winter because there is less demand and it's cheaper to make winter-grade gas. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Area Gas Prices Lower Than Last Year's At This TimeAugust 1, 2016 | Steve MilneA new report finds Sacramento area gas prices fell six cents per gallon in the past week. The average price for a gallon in the region is now $2.57.
California Tax Board Lowers Gas Tax 2.2 Cents Per GallonFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - California's tax board is lowering the state excise tax on gasoline by 2.2 cents per gallon.
State GovernmentFuel Experts To Discuss California's Higher Gas PricesFebruary 8, 2016(AP) - California officials are studying why the state's gas prices are consistently higher than the national average.