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RATEPAYER RELIEF: SDG&E ANNOUNCES MARCH NATURAL GAS COMMODITY PRICE TO DROP 83% COMPARED TO JANUARY

 

Average gas bill expected to decrease by $140 relative to January

East County News Service

February 28, 2023 (San Diego) – After hitting a historic high in January due to unprecedented natural gas market conditions in the West that resulting in a doubling of consumers' gas bills, San Diego Gas & Electric announced today that the March natural gas commodity price has declined by approximately  83% compared to January 2023, plunging from $3.45 per therm to $0.60 per therm.

The typical residential customer’s gas bill (commodity plus delivery charges and other mandated fees and taxes) is expected to decrease to about $85 in March, from  around $225 in January. This is the second month in a row that natural gas commodity prices are going down. The reduction in wholesale natural gas price is driven in part by the restoration of service to an out-of-state pipeline.


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SENATOR BRIAN JONES INTRODUCES BILLS TO SUSPEND GAS TAX AND TACKLE HOMELESSNESS ON DAY ONE OF HIS NEW SENATE TERM

East County News Service

December 6, 2022 (Sacramento) -- Senator Brian W. Jones (R-Santee) announced today the introduction of three bills immediately after being sworn into office yesterday.


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GAS PRICES DROP SHARPLY; GOVERNOR TAKES ACTION AS OIL COMPANIES REFUSE TO TESTIFY AT STATE HEARING ON PRICE GOUGING

By Miriam Raftery

Photo via Governor’s officeThe five biggest oil refiners — Chevron, Marathon, Phillips 66, PBF Energy and Valero — all rejected invites to the California Energy Commission’s hearing today on gas prices.

November 30, 2022 (San Diego) – Here’s some news to brighten your holiday season: the average price for regular self-serve gasoline in San Diego County has dropped below $5 a gallon, to $4.98.  That’s the lowest since early March -- 21.6 cents less than one week ago and 62.4 cents lower than one month ago, though still 31 cents over a year ago.


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LAKE MURRAY CHEVRON SLASHES GAS PRICES NOV. 22-24 TO HELP STRUGGLING FAMILIES THIS THANKSGIVING SEASON

East County News Service

November 22, 2022 (La Mesa) - It is no secret that inflation has hit energy prices particularly hard, and thousands of San Diego families are struggling to put both gas in their cars and food on the table. In recognizing this issue and the need for action, Lake Murray Chevron Owner David Hallak announced that for a limited time only, he is slashing gas prices for a 3-day period to help San Diego families ease the burden of out-of-control fuel costs this holiday season.  


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LEGISLATIVE LEADERS ADDRESS NEW PLANS TO LOWER GAS PRICES FOR CALIFORNIA DRIVERS

Source: Toni Atkins, President Pro Tem, California State Senate

October 1, 2022 (San Diego) – State Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) released the following statement following Governor Newsom’s proposal to implement a windfall profits tax and his announcement directing the California Air Resources Board to immediately take steps necessary to allow early transition to winter-blend gasoline:


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GAS PRICES FALLING IN REGION

East County News Service

July 19, 2022 (San Diego) - The average price for a gallon of gasoline in San Diego County has dropped for 33 consecutive days, falling 49.5 cents per gallon since May 13 according to figures from the Automobile Association of America (AAA) and the Oil Price Information Service.  The current price averages just under $5.88 per gallon of self-serve gas, though far lower prices are available at some outlets. At Costco in Santee this week, the price dipped to $4.99 per gallon.  Sycuan also had prices hovering close to $5 per gallon.


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WHY ARE ELECTRIC AND GAS PRICE HIKES SO HIGH? WHAT CAN YOU DO?

By Pennell Paugh and Miriam Raftery

April 5, 2022 (San Diego) – SDG&E rolled out rate hikes starting January 1 that raised prices around 11% on electricity (7.6% for residential customers), a hike approved by the California Public Utilities Commission. But some consumers have been shocked to find far larger spikes in their bills early this year, a problem compounded by a spike in natural gas prices fueled by cold weather and global supply issues, Voice of San Diego reports.


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STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS PROPOSE HELP FOR CONSUMERS AS GAS PRICES SOAR, FUELED BY SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA

Options range from a free gas distribution program locally to suspension of the state’s gas tax

By Miriam Raftery

March 9, 2022 (San Diego) – Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced a ban on importing Russian oil, gas and coal due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  A poll by Quinnipiac University released Monday found 71% of Americans support  ban on Russian oil even if it causes steep rises in gas prices – including 66% of Republicans, 82% of Democrats, and 70% of independents.

A nonprofit organization has organized funds to help those feeling pain at the pump locally, while political leaders are also calling for relief for consumers.

Pain at the pump is being felt locally. The average price for gas has skyrocketed to $5.60 per gallon, nearly 91 cents higher than a month ago and nearly $1.80 more than a year ago, according to AAA and Oil Price information Service. Gas prices had already risen worldwide as economies emerged from the pandemic and a resumption in travel fueled demand.  But now the war in Ukraine has sent prices soaring for 15 consecutive days, NBC 7 reports.


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GAS PRICES GO UP AS TAX HIKES TAKE EFFECT

 

East County News Service

November 1, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) -- The next time you pull up at the pump, you’ll be paying more.

Taxes on gasoline and diesel went up starting Wednesday this week to pay for repairing California’s crumbling roads and bridges that in danger of collapse, as well as to improve public transportation.


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GAS PRICE PROTESTS ACROSS MEXICO FORCED BORDER CROSSING CLOSURE

 

By Miriam Raftery

January 10, 2017 (San Diego) –  Protests have erupted across Mexico over a 20 percent hike in gas prices due to deregulation ordered by President Peña Nieto. Though cost of a gallon of gasoline is now about $3.50-- nearly as much as a day’s wages (about $4 at a minimum wage job), fueling outrage among impoverished Mexicans.


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LABOR DAY WEEKEND GASOLINE PRICES ARE LOWEST IN 12 YEARS

 

East County News Service

Sources for graphs: Graph 1: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update

Graph 2: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update

Note: Regions based on Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts.


September 2, 2016 (Washington D.C.) -- The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline was $2.24/gallon (gal) on August 29, the lowest price on the Monday before Labor Day since 2004, and 27¢/gal lower than the same time last year.


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OBAMA ADMINISTRATION REJECTS KEYSTONE PIPELINE

 

 

By Miriam Raftery

November 6, 2015 (Washington D.C.) --  Today, President Barack Obama announced that after six years of review,  the U.S. State Department has decided that the Keystone XL  Pipeline “would not serve the national interest of the United States.  I agree with that decision,” the President said.

Obama indicated that the pipeline would be “neither a silver bullet for the economy, as was promised by some, nor the express lane to climate disaster proclaimed by others.”  He then laid out key reasons why his administration has rejected the pipeline.

First, he indicated, “The pipeline would not make a meaningful long-term contribution to our economy…What we should be doing is passing a bipartisan infrastructure plan that, in the short term, would create more than 30 times as many jobs per year as the pipeline would, and in the long run, would benefit our economy and our workers for decades to come.”


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GASOLINE EXCISE TAX TO INCREASE 3.5 CENTS ON JULY 1, 2013

March 2, 2013 (Sacramento) – Effective July 1, 2013, the excise tax on gasoline will increase 3.5 cents per gallon following a vote February 28, 2013 by the California State Board of Equalization. The Board is sensitive to the financial impact consumers are feeling at the pump, but state law requires the BOE to adjust the excise tax rate by March 1 of each year in order to ensure revenue neutrality.

As gasoline prices increase, the relative amount of state sales tax that would be collected, but for the fuel tax swap, decreases and must be offset by an increase in the excise tax rate.


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ECM WORLD WATCH: GLOBAL AND NATIONAL NEWS

November 28, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County) – ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflecti all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:

U.S.

WORLD

HEALTH

Read more for excerpts and links to full stories.


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EAST COUNTY ROUNDUP: TOP LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

 

August 17, 2012 --  (San Diego’s East County)--East County Roundup highlights top stories of interest to East County and San Diego’s inland regions, published in other media. This week’s top “Roundup” headlines include: 
 
LOCAL
  • Hundreds of dead fish found in Lakeside’s Lindo Lake Park (10 News)
  • County’s top job filled with no public notice (KPBS)
  • Have your schools done a Poway? (Voice of San Diego)
  • Violence continues at San Diego juvenile hall (CityBeat)
  • Lemon Grove to put 2 medical marijuana ordinances on November ballot(UT San Diego)
  • Protective order issued against Border Patrol agents (10 News)
  • City Council receives mostly low grades on environmental issues (Voice of San Diego)
  • E. County tribal officer arrested for assault (UT San Diego)
  • La Mesa bank teller thwarts robbery (UT San Diego)
  • New trolley routes coming next month ((UT San Diego)
STATE
  • Assembly passes corporate tax hike (Sacramento Bee)
  • 3 park officials disciplined in vacation buyout scandal (Sacramento Bee)
  • Despite falling gas prices, California’s gas prices soar in wake of refinery fire (Sacramento Bee)
  • Chevron facility deemed hazardous (UT San Diego)
  • Exclusive: Bond insurer sues California over development agencies (Reuters)
Read more for excerpts and links to full stories.

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MTS SETS BUS RIDERSHIP RECORD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012

 
July 15, 2012 (San Diego) -- Ridership aboard Metropolitan Transit System’s bus network set a new ridership record for the year ending June 30, 2012.  There were 55.5 million passenger trips taken on bus during the year, which was 5.2% higher than the previous fiscal year and more than 800,000 more passenger trips taken in fiscal year 2009, which was when the previous bus ridership record was set.

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ECM WORLD WATCH: GLOBAL AND NATIONAL NEWS

 

March 2, 2012 --  (San Diego’s East County) – ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflecting all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include: 
 

U.S.
 
General news
  • 7 U.S. soldiers wounded after Afghan naval base attacked (Reuters)
  • Cruiseline: 22 passengers robbed in Mexico resort (CNN)
  • National gas prices up 18 cents in last two weeks (San Francisco Chronicle)
  • House GOP leaders announce vote on jobs creation package as early as next week (The Hill)
 
Presidential Election 
  • Romney wins Michigan, Arizona, in big night (CNN)
  • Presidential race highlights California GOP convention (KPBS)
  • Obama mocks GOP on gas price issue (USA Today)
  • Poll: Romney overtaking Santorum nationally (The Hill)
  • UAW to protest Romney at Daytona 500 (Detroit News)
  • Maher donates $1 million to Obama super pac  (USA Today)
  • Santorum says he “almost threw up” after reading JFK speech on separation of church, state (Washington Post)
 
WORLD 
  • Karzai urges Afghans to avoid violent retaliations over Koran burnings  (Washington Post)
  • Children left behind in world’s city boom: UNICEF (RawStory)
  • Nigeria unrest: Suicide bomb targets church in Jos (BBC)
  • Iran poised for big nuke jump (UT San Diego)
 
HEALTH 
  • FDA adds new safety warnings to statin drugs (USA Today)
  • Why doctors die differently (Wall Street Journal)
 
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WILL POWER REPORT: REPUBLICAN WEAPON—GAS PRICES

 

Nothing but the Truth!
By Will Power
February 26, 2012 (San Diego)--The LA Times ran a story which criticized Obama for not keeping gas prices lower. That’s hilarious!  A Democratic President can no more control gas pricing than control the weather. With the Conservatives in Congress blocking nearly all Climate Change and Alternative Energy programs it is easy to see the Oil Dinosaurs are in charge of US Energy Policy. In fact, a case could be made the Big Oil controls not only Foreign Policy, but the Beltway itself.

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CONGRESSWOMAN DAVIS SAYS SHE IS WORKING TO “STOP THE PAIN AT THE PUMP”

 

June 19, 2011 (San Diego) – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego), whose district may soon extend to include La Mesa, part of El Cajon and other areas in East County with reapportionment, has joined several other legislators in sending a letter asking Attorney General Eric Holder to conduct an investigation into oil speculation.  The legislators seek to “determine whether illegal practices may be artificially inflating oil and gas prices” and also ask for “common sense limits" on the  trading of oil futures.

 

 “It's infuriating that major oil companies continue to profit from tax exemptions while American families struggle with rising gas prices," Davis said in a letter to constituents. "I joined in sending a letter to Vice President Biden asking him to make sure that cutting unnecessary tax subsidies for major oil companies is part of a deal to reduce the deficit.”


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GOOD MONEY: GAS PRICES—HOW TO COPE!

 

a column written for the East County Magazine

“Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing”

 

By Judith L. Seid, CFP ®, President, Blue Summit Wealth Management


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