The cost of seeing those beautiful spacious skies, amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesties is a lot more than it used to be. Road tripping to spot the fall foliage has gotten pricier as gas prices are surging in nearly every state as the war with Iran continues to boost the cost of … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month for the 73 million people who … Read more
Forget Erewhon, LA’s influencer set has found a new hotspot: the bus stop. With gas prices spiking and parking a never-ending headache, hip Angelenos are ditching their cars for the city’s beleaguered Metro transit system, and encouraging others to do the same. “I almost feel like I’m rediscovering LA,” Julianna, who posts under the handle … Read more
Californians will now be able to save $0.20 per gallon as drivers are getting a cheaper fuel option amid soaring gasoline prices — a saving that will amount to billions for Golden State motorists. Governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation last week to allow the sale of E15 gasoline across the Golden State, which opens … Read more
Drive across town? In this economy? A depressing new map reveals just how far Los Angeles drivers can go on $20 worth of gas today — and the results are beyond pathetic. Using metro-area average pump prices mapped over the local road network, plus an average of 28 miles to the gallon, the confounding cartography … Read more
Liberty, and unleaded for all. A new Los Angeles gas station has been drawing crowds by offering steep discounts — as car-bound Southern Californians look for ways to fight back against the fiendish cost of a fill-up. The newly-opened, very patriotic Stars and Stripes gas station in Studio City has been running a special opening promotion — going … Read more
Los Angeles drivers coming out of Labor Day weekend are facing a painful refill at the pump — but we have some tips to ease the pain. Source link #avoid #overpaying #gas
Denise Lapointe’s getting down to keep her fuel costs low. The New Yorker, a 60-something, free-spirited single, based in Saratoga County, is one in the number of hip-swaying, gyrating locals to score a sweet deal by shaking her moneymaker in the Sunoco of Halfmoon gas station’s “Dance for a Discount” challenge. “I saved $15.00!” an elated Lapointe … Read more
California drivers already dealing with the nation’s highest gas prices are are bracing for another painful jump at the pump this summer. After what seemed like a brief hiatus, tensions are heating up again between the United States and Iran in their conflict, and it’s fueling concerns about global oil supplies, pushing gas prices up, … Read more
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently doubled down on his mission to make California a haven where only new electric vehicles are sold, but most Californians — including fellow Democrats — are saying hell no, according to a new survey by the Public Policy Institute of California. The survey, conducted June 29 to July 6, revealed that … Read more
Californians hitting the road for the Fourth of July holiday will be forced to fork over nearly a dollar more for a gallon of gas than last Independence Day. As of Thursday, the average price of regular gas in the state stood at a whopping $5.40 per gallon — compared to just $4.57 a year … Read more
Costco’s first standalone gas station in the US has opened up in Southern California, and while many drivers are eager to buy cheaper fuel, some shoppers feel the new location is missing the key features they’d hoped for. Despite excitement about the gas station opening, many social media users pointed out it doesn’t offer diesel … Read more
It seems like Kroger is adding a little fuel to the summer fire. The grocery giant has announced a warm-weather promotion that lets shoppers save up to $35 on their next gas fill-up, turning trips to the supermarket into rewards and fuel-saving hacks. The summer series, which runs Fridays from now through July 24, is … Read more
After decades in Hollywood, Gary Sinise chose to say goodbye. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the Golden Globe Award-winning actor — whose Gary Sinise Foundation gifted an injured US Army veteran a car in partnership with Wells Fargo during America’s Ball for The Mall event earlier this month — opened up about his decision to … Read more
Those inflated costs were elf-ing up business. Cosmetics and skincare company e.l.f. Beauty is finally giving beauty buffs a break, reversing its tariff-fueled price increases to quell the “suffering” of cash-strapped customers amid the gas crisis. “We’ve seen units drop off a bit more in the last few months as consumers have particularly been suffering with higher … Read more
They’re living large. While most Americans are struggling to make ends meet these days, the ultra-rich are living life, many unaware of how out of touch their day-to-day habits and actions are. In the r/AskReddit forum on Reddit, one curious user asked those who work in “ultra wealthy households, talking $50m plus types, what is … Read more
That’s one insulting “raise.” There’s no denying that times are tough. Groceries are wildly expensive. Filling up a car’s gas tank can send shivers down one’s spine. It seems as though no one can stop outside their home without spending money these days. So now more than ever, people are waiting with bated breath for … Read more
A proposal by California Gov. Gavin Newsom would funnel hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits to encourage more “sustainable aviation fuel” — and in the process, crunch Californians hit by record-high gas prices even further, economists warned. The trailer legislation, currently making its way through the state legislature, would offer a one-dollar credit … Read more
Thanks to war mongering and the rising cost of oil, your high-seas adventure could come with an even higher price tag this year. Experts warn that if you have a cruise booked in 2026, you could be levied with a hefty fuel surcharge. Oil prices have risen more than 40% since Operation Epic Fury got underway on … Read more
So much for the van-tasy. The dream of ditching expensive apartments for Instagram-worthy nomadic RV adventures and endless excitement took off at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the #VanLife movement shows signs of slowing amid return-to-office mandates and high gas prices, as trailblazers spill about the speed bumps in their journeys, including unforeseen … Read more