Why California faces high gas prices

California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of Thursday, according to the organization’s data. In California, the average was $4.87, more than any other state. Several factors go into what drivers pay for … Read more

Here’s the inflation breakdown for November 2023 — in one chart

Kentaroo Tryman | Maskot | Getty Images Inflation declined slightly last month on the back of weaker prices at the gasoline pump and a broader easing of price pressures throughout the U.S. economy, experts said. The consumer price index in November increased 3.1% from 12 months earlier, down from 3.2% in October, the U.S. Bureau … Read more