Election results and gas prices | Newsmaker

In this edition of Newsmaker, FOX 10's John Hook is talking about the impact of the 2024 election results. First, he talks with Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago. In the second segment, John chats with Patrick De Haan who is a gasoline analyst with GasBuddy.

California legislation could impact Arizona gas prices

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs says a decision in California could affect gas prices here. It’s why she co-authored a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom asking him to kill a bill that would cut the supply of gasoline. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has more on this story.

Gas prices are down ahead of Labor Day travel

If you're driving to your destination on Labor Day, gas prices are 90 cents cheaper than this time last year. The price of a gallon of gas in Arizona is $3.45 a gallon. It's a penny more in Maricopa County. GasBuddy on Thursday morning revealed at least one station, an ARCO in west Phoenix, where gas was below $3. If you're heading north to escape the heat, gas prices in Flagstaff are $3.57 a gallon. Experts say lower demand and a quiet hurricane season are keeping oil prices down.

Will Hurricane Beryl cause gas prices to rise?

The Port of Corpus Christi was back open by Tuesday morning, but the Houston Ship Channel, a major point for the import and export of crude oil and refined products, remains closed.

Biden releasing 1M oil barrels to combat summer gas prices

In an effort to lower gas prices ahead of the busy summer travel season, the Biden administration announced the release of 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy.