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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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US economy takes a hit as inflation climbs in April

Economy/Inflation Rises— The U.S. economy took a big hit last month. In April, inflation jumped to its highest level in almost three years, according to the latest figures released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index, a key inflation measure, shows inflation at 3.8% in April. Soaring oil and gasoline prices are reportedly the major reason. […]

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Arco station at Hollywood Way and Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank selling regular for $2.99 a gallon November 13, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 13, 2014

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Gasoline selling for less than $3 a gallon in Burbank

Gasoline prices just keep on dropping. The Arco station at Hollywood Way and Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank is selling self-serve regular for $2.99 a gallon! Three weeks ago the same station, known to have some of the cheapest prices in B-town, had regular priced at $3.29 a gallon. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen gas prices dip below […]

Friday, April 27, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 27, 2012

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Consumers cutting back due to high gas prices

Gasoline prices at the pump have come down, but not by much. The average price of a gallon of regular gas nationwide today is $3.82 — a month ago, it was $3.91 , according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report. Locally, in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area, the average for regular is quite a bit higher than the national average, […]

Monday, March 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 7, 2011

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Gas prices on a roll — we feel the pain in Burbank

Gasoline prices are going up fast. About a week ago, I paid $3.79 per gallon for regular. Today, at the same station I shelled out $3.97 for each gallon of regular I pumped into the P.T. Cruiser. I’m starting to take note of where I see the cheapest gas. At these prices, checking around for the best deal before you buy is worth it. […]

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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Gas prices riding high this Thanksgiving week

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank Looking for bargains this Thanksgiving week? Head for the malls or shopping centers, but don’t expect to find great deals at the local gasoline pumps. If you’re hitting the road for Thanksgiving take along some extra cash or plan on swiping your credit card a few times, because the trip is going to cost ya! […]