/tags/gas-prices Gas prices en-US Copyright Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:44:41 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-25/californias-plan-to-overhaul-a-key-climate-program-and-raise-the-cost-of-gas-ignites-debate The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:44:41 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-25/californias-plan-to-overhaul-a-key-climate-program-and-raise-the-cost-of-gas-ignites-debate Alejandro Lazo /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-15/newsom-signs-law-aimed-at-preventing-gas-prices-from-spiking California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking, marking the Democrat's latest move in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:47:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-15/newsom-signs-law-aimed-at-preventing-gas-prices-from-spiking Sophie Austin /politics-government/2024-10-11/california-senate-passes-bill-aimed-at-preventing-gas-price-spikes The California state Senate passed a measure Friday to prevent gas prices from spiking in a state where it is notoriously expensive to fill up at the pump. Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:12:29 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-11/california-senate-passes-bill-aimed-at-preventing-gas-price-spikes Sophie Austin /politics-government/2024-10-02/senate-leader-agrees-to-take-up-newsoms-gas-price-plan-after-it-passes-assembly The Assembly approves Gov. Newsom’s bill on oil refineries on a 44-17 vote. But the state Senate will have its say when it convenes next week. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:42:29 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-02/senate-leader-agrees-to-take-up-newsoms-gas-price-plan-after-it-passes-assembly Alexei Koseff /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-28/economists-like-newsoms-plan-to-help-control-gas-prices-refiners-dont The California governor wants new gas reserves to dampen seasonal price spikes. Refiners say the move would raise prices and require new storage tanks. Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:14:26 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-28/economists-like-newsoms-plan-to-help-control-gas-prices-refiners-dont Malena Carollo /politics-government/2024-09-19/california-lawmakers-begin-second-special-session-aimed-at-lowering-gas-prices Special session proceedings started in the Assembly on Wednesday as lawmakers held informational hearings on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal aimed at lowering gas prices. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:43:40 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-19/california-lawmakers-begin-second-special-session-aimed-at-lowering-gas-prices Laura Fitzgerald /politics-government/2024-09-01/gavin-newsom-calls-special-session-on-gas-prices Unable to jam through bills he says will lower California gas prices, Gov. Newsom calls the Legislature back into session. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:31:46 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-01/gavin-newsom-calls-special-session-on-gas-prices Sameea Kamal, Alexei Koseff /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-23/california-energy-commission-moves-forward-on-big-oil-inquiry The commission is starting to put into effect the gas price gouging and transparency bill Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law last spring. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:43:22 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-23/california-energy-commission-moves-forward-on-big-oil-inquiry Lynn La /politics-government/2023-09-09/gov-gavin-newsom-appoints-new-oil-watchdog-to-investigate-potential-gas-price-gouging Newsom has previously said price gouging by the oil industry could be partially to blame for spiking costs. Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:27:06 GMT /politics-government/2023-09-09/gov-gavin-newsom-appoints-new-oil-watchdog-to-investigate-potential-gas-price-gouging Manola Secaira /2023-08-30/oregon-gas-prices-likely-to-jump-still-higher-ahead-of-holiday-weekend West Coast states continue to have the highest average gas prices in the country. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:25:36 GMT /2023-08-30/oregon-gas-prices-likely-to-jump-still-higher-ahead-of-holiday-weekend April Ehrlich