Gasoline

There are steps you can take to make an old car, truck or SUV perform better, go farther and perhaps save money on fuel

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.

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

Ethanol is a biofuel made from mostly corn and other plant materials. More than 98% of U.S. gasoline contains 10% of ethanol.

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.

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.

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.

The move is meant to help cut gas prices, the White House said Thursday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

As gas prices skyrocket in Southern California, car owners are facing a new problem: gasoline thieves who take gas right out of the tank.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.