Bill Would Eliminate More Expensive Summer Blend Of Gasoline
Summer is just around the corner and soon folks will be gassing up and hitting the road for family vacations.
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Summer is just around the corner and soon folks will be gassing up and hitting the road for family vacations.
Pennsylvania's new gas tax took effect Jan. 1.
On Monday morning, Gov. Tom Corbett signed the most expansive and expensive transportation funding bill in recent years promising major new investments.
After debating a major, multi-billion dollar transportation bill this afternoon, the Pennsylvania House has now passed it. Gov. Tom Corbett says he plans to sign it.
The state Senate has approved a multi-billion dollar transportation spending proposal. It now heads back to the House.
Not that long ago, a gas station was a gas station -- a place to fill up and hit the road -- but now the convenience stores attached are almost as popular and important.
Ask folks pumping gas over this holiday weekend, and this will be the common refrain about prices.
Western Pennsylvania motorists should feel slightly better at the pump as gas prices continue to slide down.
Hopefully drivers in western Pennsylvania won't have to cringe as much at the gas pump, as the price of gasoline is going down.
Western Pennsylvania gas consumers are continuing to pay more and more at the pump.
Most Americans who traveled during this Thanksgiving holiday came face to face with an American reality: while there is much to be thankful for, our infrastructure is not one of those things.
The two presidential candidates were asked a question by CBS Local about Obamacare vs. Romneycare and asked them to talk about the similarities or differences between the two plans.
Today on the CBS Local forum, Romney and Obama were asked: What will you do to make the U.S. more energy independent?
Americans continually hear that the president of the United States can do nothing about gas prices. John Hofmeister says that isn't true. The doubled gas prices could have been avoided but no one in a political position who can do anything about the prices wants to do anything.
The Labor Day weekend is here and that means people are hitting the roads for one last summer getaway. So how will travelers fare with construction and gas prices?
ropical Storm Isaac is miles and miles from Pittsburgh, but it could still affect your wallet. Don Bowers, from Superior Petroleum, says wholesale prices have already jumped as refineries along the Gulf Coast shut down.
Are you tired of rising gasoline prices? Maybe you'd be interested in a car powered by natural gas. It's cheaper than gasoline and the cars are now becoming available in our area.
Five months before the presidential election, this rating is disastrous for Obama – almost as disastrous as the lack of any results for America these past four years.
Gas prices have been going down in recent weeks. It's all good news for Memorial Day weekend drivers. "I don't think you're going to see any increases," Don Bowers, of Superior Petroleum, said. "I think if anything, you're going to see some decreases around the area."
Those who sell gasoline in the Pittsburgh area say they can't put numbers on it yet, but they do know we are using less gas.
Boiled down, the price of gas in Pittsburgh is about 40 cents a gallon more expensive than just a few miles away along the eastern border of Ohio.
Local gas prices are on their way back up. The local average is $3.89. The local wholesale price of gas took a considerable jump earlier this week.
Gasoline prices keep climbing -- the national average is now up to $3.81 a gallon -- up 30 cents in the past month and 50 cents since the start of the year. So is President Obama to blame for the latest increases and what can he do about it?
KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek was joined on NewsRadio1020 KDKA by Ben Brockwell, director of the Oil Price Information Service.
There are a lot of things to blame for the new $3.71 national average – Iran, refinery issues, speculators – but most of us don't care about the reason. We just want this upward ride to stop.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
With all the recent snow and cold temperatures, does that guarantee the Pittsburgh area will experience a lot of flooding this spring?
Nearly eight years after the disappearance of Cassandra Gross, a criminal homicide trial is officially underway in Westmoreland County.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
With all the recent snow and cold temperatures, does that guarantee the Pittsburgh area will experience a lot of flooding this spring?
Nearly eight years after the disappearance of Cassandra Gross, a criminal homicide trial is officially underway in Westmoreland County.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
We're keeping the romance alive on PTL as we're joined by Carrie Nardini from the I Made It Market to get some unique ideas for Valentine's Day gifts!
With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's the perfect time to see if your relationship could use a little updating. Certified life coach Marlene Boas is back with Heather and David and has some romance tips!
During a Friday Free For All a few weeks ago, Nina Lyons wrote in asking if we ever would feature a viewer in a cooking segment. Now, she joins Heather and David in the PTL Kitchen to whip up a little pastina with egg!
Moms have a busy lifestyle, so finding the trendiest outfits often isn't a priority. We're joined by Joanna Heyman who shows Heather and David some fashionable fits for those busy moms!
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended 20 games for using a performance enhancing substance, the NHL announced on Wednesday.
As the hype builds before the NFL Draft, a brand-new documentary will showcase Western Pennsylvania's football history.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
The clock is always ticking on getting a state budget done. It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year. Chris Hoffman reports.
A man is facing multiple charges after a viral video showed him using racial slurs at a woman in a Westmoreland County Walmart, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday. Mamie Bah reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
At Aliquippa High School, Mike Ditka seemed to do it all as a multi-sport athlete, and that's where his journey to NFL greatness began.
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh received a major donation.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
