Skyrocketing Gas Prices Pushing Some Bay Area Residents to Change Habits
Gas prices are soaring in part because of the Russian war on Ukraine, some people are now changing their habits to avoid filling the tank.
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Gas prices are soaring in part because of the Russian war on Ukraine, some people are now changing their habits to avoid filling the tank.
As gas prices soar to unprecedented highs, rideshare drivers are getting hit especially hard.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered an optimistic message with his annual State of the State address on Tuesday, touting some of the successes of his administration and promising to help residents with rising gas prices.
Industry analysts warn that President Biden's ban on the import of Russian oil and gas will almost certainly drive record-breaking gas prices even higher.
Gas prices surged around the Bay Area with many locations were well above $5.00 a gallon, with some were more than $6.00 this week, leading some residents to cut back on driving and limit their car use.
Record-breaking gas prices are accelerating the transition to electric vehicles in California, with demand far outpacing the current supply of cars.
If you waited until Sunday to fill up your tank of gas, you will be in for an unpleasant surprise when you pull up to the pumps across the San Francisco Bay Area.
The invasion of Ukraine continues to impact gas prices in the Bay Area, with prices surging over $5 per gallon in Napa, Santa Rosa, San Rafael and San Francisco.
If you're wondering how this conflict in Ukraine could impact the average person here in the Bay Area and in California, all you have to do is head to the gas station.
After two years of pandemic-induced slumber, weekend travel within California was facing a new chill as prices at the gas pump continue to rise at record levels.
Amid record-high gas prices, California's Democratic legislative leaders said Wednesday they are reluctant to adopt Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to halt a gasoline tax increase scheduled to take effect in July because the resulting $500 million goes to vital programs.
The cost of everyday living in the San Francisco Bay Area continues its steady march skyward and nowhere was it more evident than at the gas pump.
Drivers across the country are feeling pain at the pump as gas prices hit a record average high Friday.
The San Francisco Bay Area is leading the nation in a category many drivers probably wish it didn't, with the region's average price for a gallon of gas standing at $1.34 over the national average.
Typically, around the holidays, gas prices fall, but not this year. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in California set a new record this weekend.
Gas industry analysts say there's likely relief on the way for California drivers fed up with high gas prices but caution it may not arrive until Christmas.
As sky-high gas prices in the San Francisco Bay Area move the average price in California to new heights, President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from America's strategic reserve to help bring down gasoline and energy costs.
Bay Area residents who are driving during the upcoming holiday season can expect to pay high prices at the pump.
Sticker shock at San Francisco Bay Area gas pumps was beginning to reach panic levels early Monday as prices surged to more than $4.85 a gallon, setting a new record for the state for a second day in a row.
If you stop at the corner of 4th and Bryant Streets for gas in San Francisco, you might be leaving with lighter pockets than expected. There, a gallon of regular unleaded will cost you $5.85.
As the countdown to the Thanksgiving holiday winds down one thing has become very evident, your planned road trip is going to come with a stiff price tag this year.
The cost of a gallon of gas is creeping upwards, and needless to say, people are unhappy about it.
The San Francisco Bay Area continues to lead the nation when it comes to the cost of filling up your tank with prices for a gallon of gas inching toward a seven years high.
For those Bay Area residents who already think it's painful to fill up their gas tank locally, get ready to spend even more.
Many drivers that came to fill up at Mash Gas and Food on Bryant Way in Orinda Saturday night knew they'd be getting a deal. Regular grade gasoline costs $3.59 a gallon.
