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Money Moves

Reported the national average for regular gasoline fell below $4 to $3.98 on November 10, down 38 cents in a month; diesel averaged $6.15

Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October from September, and core prices rose 0.3% for a third straight month, the Labor Department said November 10. The report kept the Federal Reserve on course to raise rates at its December 8-9 meeting. Governor Christopher Waller said a 0.3% core reading would make him consider a half-point hike.

Updated Yesterday

Built World

Publishes national average fuel prices

Diesel averaged $6.31 a gallon on October 21, down from the record near $6.52 set in late September but still above $6 since September 10, according to AAA. The price is about 68% higher than the $3.76 average on February 28, when the US and Israel attacked Iran.

Updated Oct 24

Rule Changes

Publishes the gas price data that triggers the surcharge

Chicago taxi drivers can add $1 to $3 to a fare under a fuel surcharge the city authorized on Oct. 21. It applies while AAA's Chicago-area regular gasoline average stays at $5 a gallon or more.

Updated Oct 24

Built World

Backing MDOT's safe-driving message

The two southbound lanes on US-131 between Ann and Bridge streets reopened Oct. 12. MDOT closed them Sept. 28 for bridge repairs and new lighting, a two-week project that backed up the morning commute.

Updated Oct 13

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Supported the bill

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on September 21 that raises penalties for participating in sideshows, the illegal street stunt events that have disrupted Bay Area intersections for years. The law, Assembly Bill 1588, was authored by San Francisco Assemblymember Catherine Stefani and sponsored by Mayor Daniel Lurie.

Updated Sep 21

Built World

As of September 2026: Reports gas at $4.44 and diesel at a record $6.40

Gasoline averaged $4.44 a gallon on Sept. 17, up 39% from a year ago; diesel hit a record $6.40, up 73%. President Donald Trump said he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near, even as Houthi fighters escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Updated Sep 17