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Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Following more than a month of soaring gas prices because of conflicts in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped four cents last week to $6 a... (Continue reading)

Gas price surge continues in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 5 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE With crude oil prices surging as the conflict in the Middle East continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County has jumped more than... (Continue reading)

Gas prices still rising in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 29 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo has jumped more than $1.18 in the past four weeks as the conflict in Iran continues. Gasoline demand is also on the rise because of... (Continue reading)

The collateral damage from the war on oil

Written on 24 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 36 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL I am hoping that none of you are fooled into believing that the recent gasoline price spikes at the pump are due to the war with Iran, because nothing could be further from the truth as... (Continue reading)

Gas prices soaring in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 22 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo has jumped more than $1.12 in the past three weeks because of conflicts in the Middle East. In addition to increasing crude oil prices, gasoline... (Continue reading)

Gas prices in SLO County rise higher, find lowest costs

Written on 15 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo jumped more than 86 cents in the past two weeks because of conflicts in the Middle East. In addition to increasing crude oil prices, “gasoline... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices skyrocket, find lowest costs

Written on 8 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo jumped more than 50 cents last week because of conflicts in the Middle East. Skyrocketing gas prices puts the national average at the same price as... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices up slightly, find lowest costs

Written on 1 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE International conflicts, decreased refinery production, increased taxes and a switch to the more expensive summer blend gasoline are issues impacting the continued rise of gas prices in California. The average price for a gallon of gas in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices increasing, find lowest costs

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE California gas prices continue to rise with Valero recently announcing it will close its refinery in Benicia, which produces about 12% of the state’s gasoline. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices climbing, find lowest costs

Written on 15 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices increased slightly throughout the nation this week, partially because of the winter storms. In California, however, as refineries close prices are soaring. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)