In a state often known for its high cost of living, residents of Los Angeles County may be surprised to learn that their gas prices rank as the second lowest in California, according to the latest data from AAA.  This unexpected development comes amidst fluctuating national fuel prices and ongoing discussions about energy costs in the Golden State. The average ...

A multi-million-dollar settlement has been made between California and gas trading firms over price gouging allegations, and drivers may be eligible for a refund. The decision comes after the state reached a multi-million-dollar settlement with gas trading firms over price gouging allegations. “Market manipulation and price gouging are illegal and unacceptable, particularly during times of crisis when people are most ...

Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, released a statement Monday after Assembly Democrats announced a committee to investigate gas prices in California. Wilk’s statement notes that there has been plenty of talk about high gas prices in California, but no real definitive action. “Democrats are feeling the heat. Californians are rightfully mad that the Democrat supermajority has done nothing ...

On Wednesday, Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and members of the California Senate Republican Caucus delivered a specific list of budget priorities to Democratic leadership in anticipation of the governor’s May Revise of the budget. California Democrats have stated that the budget surplus could hit a staggering $68 billion, and Senate Republicans urge investing those funds wisely, according ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a gas price relief plan Wednesday that would “put money back into the pockets of Californians,” however some Santa Clarita politicians argue that a tax rebate is not time-sensitive enough.  The long-awaited tax rebate details were released just two weeks after Newsom’s State of the State address when he first introduced the gas rebate idea, ...

On Tuesday, Congressman Mike Garcia, R- Santa Clarita, had an interview with KHTS radio in which he discussed conditions in Ukraine and rising gas prices. Congressman Garcia discussed the conflict in Ukraine and rising gas prices live on air with KHTS this week. “It’s heartbreaking to see, this is the reality of war,” Garcia said. “This is why we need ...

While some Santa Clarita residents turn to the hour-long Costco or Sam’s Club gas lines to evade paying the notorious $6 gallon, others are looking to find the best prices in a pinch. As gas prices reach an all-time high across the country, some tucked-away gas stations are offering better deals for commuters throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. At the ...

Los Angeles County and Santa Clarita gas prices are on a declining trend, officials said. Amid the declining United States stock market, high demand for gasoline and uncertainty because of COVID-19, gas prices are declining, according to an official statement from the American Automobile Association (AAA). One of the reasons gas prices are going down is the oil dispute between ...

Gas prices have risen 20 cents over the last week, giving California, including Santa Clarita, the most expensive prices in the nation due to planned and unplanned maintenance on refineries, officials said Tuesday. California’s averages reaching $4 a gallon is the highest motorists have seen gas prices in the state since July of 2014, according to officials. Gas prices started ...

As the summer season arrives in the state, Santa Clarita gas prices are expected to rise as businesses switch over to their summer-blend gasoline. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The months between April and June are traditionally known as the “transition months” where gasoline manufacturers, and consequently businesses, switch from their ...