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As Gas Prices Hit Record High, Here's How to Increase Your Car Mileage
There are steps you can take to make an old car, truck or SUV perform better, go farther and perhaps save money on fuel
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Gas Prices Are Going Up — Again
The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. rose again to $4.33, while the average price of a gallon in LA County rose for the 12th day in a row to $5.88.
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Is High-Ethanol Gasoline Safe for Your Car? What to Know About E15
The Biden administration is suspending a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer. A look at how that decision impacts gas prices, your car’s engine and the environment
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E10? E15? What to Know About Ethanol Gas Blends
Ethanol is a biofuel made from mostly corn and other plant materials. More than 98% of U.S. gasoline contains 10% of ethanol.
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LA County Gas Prices Drop for 12th Straight Day
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County decreased for the 12th consecutive day Saturday, dropping 1.8 cents to $5.873.
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Thieves Siphon 2,000 Gallons of Gas From a High Desert School District
When gas prices began to soar last month, the nation also saw an increase in theft related to fuel; from catalytic converter thefts to siphoning to drilling holes into gas tanks. While LA County has began to see drops in these prices, the theft continues all across Southern California and particularly in the Inland Empire.
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Fuel Siphoning Heists Hit Inland Empire Residents and School District
As gas theft continues throughout SoCal — hitting the Inland Empire especially hard — victims of this crime like Fran Gillette warn everyone to be on the lookout. Tony Shin reports April 8, 2022.
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Biden: US Releasing 1M Barrels of Oil a Day From Reserves
The move is meant to help cut gas prices, the White House said Thursday.
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Free Gas Cards Offered at South LA Recycling Plant
To pick up your $20 gas card, drop off at least 3,000 lbs of iron, tin, cardboard, newspaper or trash. Chuck Henry reports March 30, 2022.
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Newsom's Gas Relief Proposal Offers Debit Cards for Car Owners, Free Public Transport and More
As part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s gas relief proposal, car-owners with vehicles registered under their name would get a $400 debit card, eligible for a maximum of two cars. His proposal also stipulates relief plans for public transportation and the sales tax on diesel. Anousha Rasta reports March 23, 2022.
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Taking a Stab at Your Wallet and Gas Tank: The Dangers of Gas Theft
As gas prices continue to soar in Southern California, thieves are going to dangerous lengths to avoid the price at the pump: drilling holes directly into gas tanks and letting the fuel leak out.
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As Prices Soar, Concerns Over Gas Thefts Heighten
As gas prices continue to climb, thieves are stealing fuel straight from cars using drills; a dangerous practice not only for the victims but the thieves as well. John Cádiz Klemack reports March 11, 2022.
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Calls to Suspend Gas Taxes Across U.S. Grow as Prices Surge
A growing number of governors and state lawmakers across the U.S. are calling for the suspension of gas taxes to provide relief to motorists from record high prices
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High Gas Prices Cause New Problem for Car Owners: Gasoline Theft
As gas prices skyrocket in Southern California, car owners are facing a new problem: gasoline thieves who take gas right out of the tank.
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Half of US Adults Exposed to Harmful Lead Levels as Kids, Hurting IQs, Study Says
Over 170 million U.S.-born people who were adults in 2015 were exposed to harmful levels of lead as children, a new study estimates.
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Southern California Gas Prices Continue to Skyrocket
Gas stations near Chinatown had a gallon of regular at $6.50, with other stations in SoCal even higher. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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San Diego County Experiences Three Straight Days of Record-High Gas Prices
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose to a record high Friday for the third consecutive day, increasing four-tenths of a cent to $4.74.
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Gasoline Cleaned Up After Big Spill in Pasadena
It all started when a car inadvertently hit a gas pump, and the emergency shutoff malfunctioned. Toni Guinyard reports for Today in LA on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021.
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Several Hundred Gallons of Gas Spill Into Wash
Local officials asked residents to stay indoors and close windows after hundreds of gallons of gasoline spilled in Pasadena. Anoushah Rasta reports for the NBC4 New at 11 p.m. on Dec. 19, 2021.
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Up to 1,000 Gallons of Gasoline Spill in Pasadena
Residents are asked to stay indoors after between 800 to 1,000 gallons of gasoline spilled in Pasadena. As seen on air on Dec. 19, 2021.