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KNVN NBC TV-24 Chico, CA: California Gas Price Gouging Alleged By Consumer Group & Billionaire

August 5, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>A billionaire climate activist joined with a consumer group to condemn historic profits by oil companies at the expense of Californians.</p>

KBAK TV-29 CBS Bakersfield, CA: Californians Getting Gouged At The Pump

August 5, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>California gas prices are typically among the most expensive in the nation, but a consumer advocacy group on Wednesday called for legislation to put a stop to what it says is major league price-gouging -- to the tune of nearly $5 billion so far this year.</p>

California Gas Prices Press Conference – August 5, 2015

August 5, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>NextGen Climate Founder and businessman Tom Steyer joined Consumer Watchdog today to release a new report on California oil refiner price gouging. See our full report at <a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/blog/nextgen-climate-founder-tom-steyer-joins-consumer-watchdog-call-oil-company-accountability-and-" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/blog/nextgen-climate-founder-tom-steyer-joins-consumer-watchdog-call-oil-company-accountability-and-">http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/blog/...</a></p>

KCBS TV-2 Los Angeles, CA: Consumers Should Watch for “Hidden Premium” Costs In Covered CA Plans

July 27, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>Consumers should review new health insurance policies closely for “hidden premiums,” including narrow provider networks, high deductibles and climbing cost-sharing that can result in major unexpected medical bills, Consumer Watchdog said today.</p> <p>Health insurance rates released by Covered California today increased an average 4 percent for 2016, similar to projected rate increases reported by the Kaiser Family Foundation in major metropolitan areas around the country.</p>

CBS TV Evening News: Oil Companies Reaping Record Profits At Californians’ Expense

July 22, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>Newly posted data from California oil refiners shows that record price spikes at the pump have translated to a record high return to the oil companies of $1.17 per gallon in May of 2015. The average amount that a refiner receives for a gallon of gasoline has been just 46 cents since 1999, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), but recently updated data on the CEC website shows that in May refiners took home more per gallon than ever before. Consumer Watchdog had urged the CEC to update the data, which had not been posted since August.</p>

KABC TV-7 Los Angeles, CA – KABC TV7 LA – California Oil Refineries Pocketing Record Profits, Advocacy Group Says

July 22, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, says oil refineries are pocketing more money than ever in California history because of the recent spike in gas prices.</p> <p>On average, Los Angeles County drivers are currently paying $4.25 per gallon for regular gas, $1.50 more than the nationwide average.</p> <p>The Santa Monica-based group is now calling to change the way oil companies do business. By the oil companies own records, the group said the refineries profits soared to levels not seen before.</p> <p>Ric Romero has the story.</p>

KTLA TV-5 Los Angeles, CA – Oil Refiners Double Their Margins At California Consumers Expense

July 22, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>Consumer Watchdog’s research has shown that low inventories and recent exports of California’s refined supply have sent California gasoline prices to a record gap with American gas prices. Refined supplies are being exported to South and Central America even as low refining capacity and inventories in the state are pushing pump prices higher.</p>

KTTV-LA (FOX) – Los Angeles, CA – Midday Sunday: A Tragic Example of Google’s Refusal To Honor Right To Be Forgotten in U.S.

July 19, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>A young California woman was decapitated in a tragic auto accident.  Photos from the grisly accident scene were wrongfully leaked by California Highway Patrol officers and posted to the Internet.  A search on her name still returns the horrible photographs. This is is a tragic example of people who have been harmed by Google’s refusal to honor Right To Be Forgotten removal requests in the United States.</p>

KTTV-LA (FOX) – Los Angeles, CA, – Midday Sunday: “Gas Price Spikes” – Part One

July 19, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>Gas prices are up to $4.20 in L.A. County and crude oil costs are down. Consumer Watchdog's president Jamie Court says, there is no good reason for it. What we are seeing is unbelievable record pump prices, $1.20 above the rest of the nation. Oil refiners are keeping us running on low inventories and we have backup on the energy commission website.</p>

KTTV-LA (FOX) – Los Angeles, CA – Midday Sunday: “Gas Price Spikes” – Part Two

July 19, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>Gas prices are up to $4.20 in L.A. County and crude oil costs are down. Consumer Watchdog's president Jamie Court says, there is no good reason for it. What we are seeing is unbelievable record pump prices, $1.20 above the rest of the nation. Oil refiners are keeping us running on low inventories and we have backup on the energy commission website.</p>

KTVU-SF (FOX) 2: Gas Prices in Bay Area Are 14 cents Higher, But Nothing Compared to LA’s 78 Cent Rise

July 16, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>California's 15 refineries have the capacity to keep us in our special clean air blend of gas but like many, they like to export gas as well and that can effect California's supply right here.</p>

KCBA (FOX) – Monterey, CA – Californian’s Pay More For Gas Then Any Other Part of The Country

July 16, 2015  ·  Mark Reback

<p>Consumer Watchdog in Santa Monica, CA says, "we're about $1.20 over what the rest of the nation is paying. It's really unprecedented, the gap in price we've had since February on and off particularly lately and there's no good reason for it.</p>