Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
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Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
California's affordability crisis could lead to more relaxed emissions standards, according to a plan introduced by state Democrats.
Many Californians are confused by how much more they will be paying at the pump come July 1.
Global crude prices jumped on Sunday but have since retreated. Here's what experts say about the outlook for oil and gas.
Concern over rising gas prices and fleeing gas refineries has California lawmakers wondering if the state's gas crisis is getting worse because of them.
Americans preparing to hit the road for Memorial Day are likely to find lowest fuel prices in years, according to Gas Buddy.
Gas prices in California could reach more than $8 per gallon by the end of 2026, marking a potential 75% increase over current rates, according to a new report.
Donald Trump will declare national energy emergency, with goal of allowing more energy production in Alaska.
A new year will mean new questions about what's next for California gas prices.
Two Republican state lawmakers are putting pressure on the California Air Resources Board and Governor Gavin Newsom after a November vote to change the state's low carbon fuel standard.
The California Air Resources Board voted Friday to approve changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from transportation fuels.
Californians already pay the highest price for gasoline in the country, and some analysts estimate proposed changes to the state's low carbon fuel standard could increase prices at the pump by as much as 65 cents a gallon.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind law requiring gas companies to store minimum levels of gasoline. The goal is to prevent spikes in California gas prices.
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
California lawmakers opened a special session on Wednesday to consider new ways to prevent gas price spikes in the state.
A stalemate at the California State Capitol and Democrats are divided over a special session focused on California oil companies and allegations of price spikes.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature into the special session Saturday after Democrats in the Assembly pushed back on his efforts to pass an energy package that he unveiled last week.
A Stockton gas station owner took it upon himself to keep prices low. At Ernie's General Store, the cash price for a gallon of gas is $3.99.
As we dig into California's crippling gas prices, we finally have a better picture of what causes those outrageous price spikes at the pump.
Drop in summer fuel prices may indicate Americans are traveling less than they used to, says one expert.
The cost of filling up is rising ahead of the summer driving season, as peak demand and geopolitical issues converge.
California is the only state with an average of over $5.