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  • Gas pump mix-up has victim fighting for insurance money to fix car Play Video

    August 29, 2022 3:07 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - In June, a woman pulled up to the pump to fuel up her car, and unbeknownst to her, the oil company servicing Plaquemine Truck Stop accidentally put diesel in the regular tank. Ever since, it's been a battle for Elia Anthony trying to get reimbursed for the... more »
  • Already-decreasing gas prices to go down even more Play Video

    March 31, 2022 6:48 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - Drivers filling up their tanks at the Circle K in Plaquemine on Thursday noticed the price of gas going down since its recent spike, but they say it's still too high. "Last week it was $4.20 here, but still terrible," driver Paul Plaster said. "I only... more »
  • VP Kamala Harris visiting Louisiana this week

    March 15, 2022 9:53 AM

    SUNSET - Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Lafayette area this week after canceling a trip last month due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The White House says the vice president's trip to Sunset, Louisiana on Friday will highlight the Biden administration's investment in accessible high-speed internet. ... more »
  • As some states mull gas tax suspension, La. expert warns of mixed results Play Video

    March 10, 2022 11:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As the cost to fill up your tank continues to rise, more and more states are considering suspending state gas taxes aimed at providing drivers some relief. Louisiana, though, is not among them. Maryland became the latest state Thursday to take action, moving to suspend... more »
  • Gas prices hit new all-time high in Baton Rouge; Louisiana reports record-high average statewide

    March 9, 2022 9:10 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The average cost of gas in the Baton Rouge area has eclipsed the record previously set nearly 14 years ago. On Wednesday, AAA reported the average fuel price in the capital area — and across Louisiana — is now higher than it was in 2008, when... more »
  • La. oil producers warn that increasing domestic production won't be an instant fix Play Video

    March 8, 2022 11:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Calls for a ban on Russian energy imports were replaced Tuesday with calls for increased energy independence as another spike in rapidly rising fuel costs is imminent. "We could probably get fairly close to being energy independent again on our continent," Mike Moncla, president of the... more »
  • No end in sight as fuel prices continue to skyrocket Play Video

    March 7, 2022 6:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Many people were stunned on Monday when they saw that gas had risen to almost $4 a gallon at a Shell station on Evangeline Street. "Something needs to be done immediately, because you got to decide if you want to eat or if you want to drive.... more »
  • US gas prices hits new record-high average, report says

    March 7, 2022 3:05 PM

    Gas prices hit their highest average ever recorded in the United States, eclipsing the previous record set just before the 2008 recession. GasBuddy reported Monday the average cost rose to $4.103, just above the record of $4.10 per gallon set about 14 years ago. This past weekend, the national... more »
  • Ukraine crisis not entirely to blame for steeper fuel prices Play Video

    March 3, 2022 11:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The price for a gallon of gas in the capital city continues its daily climb. According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gas Thursday in East Baton Rouge parish was $3.53, above the statewide average of $3.48. Thursday's Baton Rouge average... more »
  • 'Top Priority': Biden aims to get gas prices, other costs under control Play Video

    March 1, 2022 11:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As filling up your tank continues to get more expensive, President Joe Biden said it was his "top priority" to get prices under control during Tuesday's State of the Union. Several gas stations across Baton Rouge Tuesday advertised $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gas. A... more »
  • Hurricane Ida's impact on gas prices in Louisiana

    September 7, 2021 6:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Experts say Hurricane Ida's upset to the oil and refining industry last week was relatively swift and slight. According to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy , a decrease in gas prices may be just around the corner. De Haan said, "With... more »
  • The search for fuel continues on Day Three of post-Ida recovery Play Video

    September 1, 2021 9:47 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Long lines of cars wrap around gas stations and spill into Baton Rouge streets Wednesday morning. With access to fuel severely limited, locals are waiting in line for hours in hopes of getting enough gas for their vehicles and generators amid the widespread power outages caused... more »
  • As Colonial Pipeline remains offline, 'spotted' fuel outages possible at La. gas pumps Play Video

    May 10, 2021 10:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - By the afternoon commute Monday, 'No Gas' signs or bagged fuel pumps appeared sporadically at gas stations across the capital area, four days after a ransomware attack has shut down the Colonial Pipeline . "We're starting to see spotted outages, and that's going to continue to... more »
  • Gas station employee chases off thieves trying to steal 47 bottles of liquor

    January 23, 2020 11:30 AM

    GEISMAR - Deputies are looking for two males who tried to steal $700 worth of alcohol from a RaceTrac in Ascension Parish. The attempted theft happened Saturday at the store on Old Jefferson Highway near I-10. Picture shared by the sheriff's office show the face of one of... more »
  • Gas prices plunge ahead of holiday weekend travel Play Video

    December 20, 2018 11:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Gas prices in the capital region are hitting below $2. “It makes a big difference, it really does,” said Kendrick Green who works for FedEx. “I'm always going to be a fan of low gas prices, the lower, the better,” added Taylor Herbert who lives in... more »
  • Lower prices at the pump a welcome gift

    December 25, 2015 4:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A welcome Christmas present for many travelers is much lower prices at the gas pump this year. On Christmas Day, analysts say gas prices in the U. S. are at the lowest they've been since 2008, when the average per gallon of regular was $1.63. Many... more »

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