Expert: Change Gasoline Blend Requirements, Lower Prices
Chicago, once again, has the highest gas prices in the nation, and one expert says there's a simple solution that would lower prices.
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Chicago, once again, has the highest gas prices in the nation, and one expert says there's a simple solution that would lower prices.
Motorists in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan should be aware of the likelihood of rising gas prices in the next 48 hours and through the weekend in Chicago.
Gasoline prices are definitely dropping, but that's small consolation to motorists who say there is still too much pain at the pump.
Chicago-area gas prices are continuing to fall – down more than a dime in the last week alone.
Crude oil prices are down, and that should be good news for drivers. But the problem is, many drivers aren't seeing prices at the gas pump fall that much.
It has taken a while, but gas prices slowly but surely are starting to trickle down.
Despite predictions that gas prices are poised to plummet, they have not shown any dramatic decrease in recent days.
A stronger dollar, a weaker euro and a decision by Europe's Central Bank not to continue raising interest rates will have a very real impact on you at the gas pump.
Drivers are now paying for for gasoline in Chicago than ever before--an average of $4.44 a gallon--and some drivers are looking at alternatives to save money.
The Chicago area, as well as the entire states of Illinois and Indiana, now have the highest prices ever in history.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, which distributes tons of food across the region, is straining under the cost of keeping its delivery trucks on the road. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
Motorists are enquiring about ride-sharing opportunities such as Pace's Bus Vanpool service amid rising fuel prices. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
It's not assured, but one expert says a combination of factors could send gasoline prices past $6 a gallon. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says a remedy to high gas prices could be found by looking to Illinois' own natural resources.
Illinois is among six states where the average price for a gallon of gas has topped $4 and several more are close behind, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge.
It's not just market forces driving up the price of gasoline. There are also taxes and special additive costs, CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
There are signs the gasoline price crisis may be making Chicago traffic jams a little easier to bear.
While consumers hate to see price hikes for gasoline, so do gas station owners who say that as prices go higher, their profits plummet.
Rising gas prices have everyone thinking about the best way to get around. Public transportation is highly touted, but is it the smart way to go?
News at the gas pump has gone from bad to worse, and Chicagoans could be looking at an all-time high sooner than you think.
Over the last week, gas prices have jumped just over 17 cents a gallon. And analysts predict the prices will rise into the summer months.
We've been hearing about it for weeks, and now, experts say $5 per gallon gas is almost certain by Memorial Day.
Illinois State Police interim director Patrick Keen says his department will be adversely affected by climbing gas prices, but he's not asking for extra money to offset the change -- yet.
As gas prices continue to increase, so do reports of stolen fuel. West Suburban St. Charles has had several siphoning reports since March 14.
The price of a gallon of gas could be too high to keep Illinois state troopers on the road as much as they are now.
