Energy

Consumer Group Files Formal Complaint Of Conflict Against Gov. Jerry Brown’s Top Aide

March 14, 2016  ·  Carmen Balber

<p>A consumer advocates group filed a complaint Friday with the state’s ethics agency seeking an investigation into whether a top aide to Gov. Jerry Brown influenced appointments to the state Public Utilities Commission while she owned stock in Pacific Gas & Electric Co., which was seeking utility-friendly decisions.</p>

Group Seeks Ethics Review Of Top Aide To California Governor

March 14, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><span class="dateline">SACRAMENTO, Calif. --</span> A former executive of Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. signed an agreement to protect the reputation of the utility as part of a $1 million settlement she reached with PG&E when she left to work as a top aide for the California governor, a consumer group alleged in a complaint filed with the state's political watchdog.</p>

Why Are Gas Prices Rising In California?

February 26, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><b>Gas prices are expected to jump on Friday in southern California, but the rest of the country's increase should be more seasonal and incremental.</b></p> <p>Southern California's gas prices are expected to jump as much as 37 cents per gallon on Friday, but it should not be a bellwether for the nation.</p>

Gas Prices Expected To Soar In Calif. Starting This Weekend

February 26, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p>SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- California gas prices have dropped 31 cents in the past month. Over the weekend, they could go up by that much.</p>

Gas Prices Getting Higher Again

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<div> <p>Gas prices are inching higher in the Bay Area, but just be thankful you don’t have to fill-up in Southern California where prices could jump 37 cents a gallon this weekend.</p> <p>The Consumer Watchdog group said Thursday that the switch to the state’s more expensive summer blend of fuel triggered the increase.</p> <p>But the impact will not be as severe in Northern California. Maybe a dime or 20 cents.</p>

Fill Up Now! Gas Prices Near Palm Desert Could Skyrocket by Weekend

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><strong>According to the warning by a consumer advocate group, a return to the $3-range is imminent.</strong></p> <p>Gas prices are about to soar dramatically, possibly increasing by 30 cents a gallon by the weekend, consumer advocates and an industry expert said Thursday.</p> <p>The increases are tied to the forthcoming switch to summer-blend gasoline, which is designed to reduce pollution in warmer weather and costs more to produce. Wholesale prices jumped 51 or 52 cents a gallon this week because of the summer-blend issue, they said.</p>

Didn’t Gas Prices Just Go Down? Expect Hike Soon

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<div class="js-pagination" data-maxpages="1"> <div class="story__content__body p402_premium story__content__body "> <p>SAN DIEGO - If you were enjoying the recent low gas prices across California, brace yourself because you will start paying more again.</p> <p>The nonprofit group <a href="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/newsrelease/consumer-watchdog-tells-so-cal-drivers-fill-now-gas-prices-rise-quickly-major-refiners-s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Consumer Watchdog</a> warned Souther California drivers on Thursday that they would be facing sticker shock at the gas pumps beginning this weekend.</p>

Gas Prices Expected To Jump 30 Cent Throughout California In March

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<div>The hike starts this weekend in Southern California, but the effects will spread to Northern California soon.</div> <div> </div> <div>Caroline Martin typically spent 75 bucks to fill up her SUV.  "That's a big fortune especially if you're on a budget," said Martin.</div> <div> </div> <div>Consumer Watchdog said we're in for a big change.</div> <div> </div> <div>"We're warning all California drivers to fuel up as soon as possible," said Consumer Watchdog president Jaime Court.</div> <div> </div>

California Gas Prices Expected To Jump Overnight, Possibly 30 Cents By Weekend

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p>The slide in California’s gasoline prices could abruptly end Friday, with prices possibly jumping 30 cents a gallon due to seasonal changes in the state’s refinery operations, a consumer advocacy group predicted Thursday.</p> <p>“The move marks an end to fire-sale prices on remaining winter stocks” of gasoline, Consumer Watchdog said.</p> <p>Prices often climb in California this time of year because refineries switch from the winter blend of fuel to the more expensive summer blend required in the state.</p>

Gas Prices Are Expected To Spike In California Soon

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p>If you were impatiently waiting for the price of gas to drop below $2, summer-blend would like to have a word with you.</p> <p>Gas prices in Southern California are expected to climb 30 cents by Friday, according to advocacy group Consumer Watchdog <a href="http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/02/24/consumer-watchdog-warns-socal-drivers-of-upcoming-gas-price-spike/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in a report on CBS</a>.</p>

Consumer Watchdog Warns Calif. Drivers Of Upcoming Gas Price Spike

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p><strong>LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com)</strong> — Gas prices in California are predicted to climb due to a switch to summer blend, according to consumer advocates.</p> <p>Consumer Watchdog says prices will spike 30 cents by Friday, explaining that the Los Angeles wholesale market jumped 52 cents per gallon because of the switch.</p>

Goodbye Cheap Gas Prices, Forthcoming ‘Summer-Blend’ .30 Cents More

February 25, 2016  ·  Mark Reback

<p>Gas prices are about to soar dramatically, possibly increasing by 30 cents a gallon by the weekend, consumer advocates and an industry expert said Thursday.</p> <p>The increases are tied to the forthcoming switch to summer-blend gasoline, which is designed to reduce pollution in warmer weather and costs more to produce. Wholesale prices jumped 51 or 52 cents a gallon this week because of the summer-blend issue, they said.</p>