SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s governor has asked the attorney general to investigate why the state’s gas prices are so high, pointing to a new report suggesting big oil companies are “misleading and overcharging customers” by as much as $1 per gallon.
October 22, 2019Diesel Gas Price
Government, Business, Fuel 
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (left) and Attorney General Xavier Becerra by Rich Pedroncelli/AP
California Governor Wants Investigation of High Gas Prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (left) and Attorney General Xavier Becerra by Rich Pedroncelli/AP Government, Business, Fuel 
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Diesel Climbs 2.9¢ to $3.133 in Fifth Straight Increase
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsThe U.S. average retail price of diesel fuel rose 2.9 cents to $3.133 a gallon as the benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil price closed at $68.93 a barrel April 23, a jump of $5.92.
April 23, 2018 Government, Business, Fuel 
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Diesel Climbs Again, Rises 2.3¢ to $2.996 a Gallon
Geof Wilson/FlickrThe U.S. average retail price for diesel jumped 2.3 cents to $2.996 cents a gallon, the U.S. Department of Energy reported, while crude hovered near $62 a barrel amid political tensions in Iran and a decline in active U.S. oil wells.
January 8, 2018 Business, Fuel
Diesel Prices Dip 2.2¢ to $3.897; Gasoline Declines for 5th Week
The national diesel price average slipped 2.2 cents to $3.897 a gallon last week, the first time it has declined at least four straight weeks since early July, the Department of Energy reported.
October 14, 2013