ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. – Local high schools competed in the Lake Tahoe Cross Country Championships this past weekend in the mountains above George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove.
In the girls’ race, Lyla Landy from South Lake Tahoe took first place with a 5K time of 21:59. She was followed by her sister Madelyn Landy who was second in 23:49. Taylor Chase from Douglas High School was third in 24:21. The team competition was close with Douglas High School beating South Lake Tahoe High School girls by 1 point.
The start of the girls’ race. Provided
In the boys’ race, Shamus Nealis from South Lake Tahoe was first in 18:10 followed closely by Logan Robertson from George Whittell High School in 18:17. Maxwell Vadnais from South Lake Tahoe was third in 19:21. In the team competition South Lake Tahoe was first with 16 points followed by Douglas High School with 40 points. Whittell tied Sierra Lutheran for third with 41 points.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11 from last week’s $3.15 average.
According to the Energy Information Administration, demand for gasoline has fallen to a four-month low, contributing to the continued decline in pump prices. With the third quarter of 2025 ending in higher gasoline inventories and the seasonal transition from summer-grade to winter-grade fuel, consumers are likely to see even lower prices at the pump in the coming weeks.
Northern California refineries are expected to help cover supply in Southern California following the Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo late last week. The average cost of regular gasoline in California rose two cents per gallon since last week to $4.66.
“Events that slow or stop gasoline production can prompt increased bidding for available gasoline supplies,” said Doug Johnson, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “Pipeline disruptions, planned or unplanned refinery maintenance or refinery shutdown may cause prices to increase especially the longer they remain offline. However, there is good news around the corner. California switches to the cheaper winter-grade fuel starting November 1.”
Fuel Prices Around the State:
San Francisco: $4.75 Oakland: $4.65 San Jose: $4.60 Sacramento: $4.61 Fresno: $4.59 Stockton: $4.52
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.51 million b/d last week to 8.91 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 220.7 million barrels to 219.1 million. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.8 million barrels per day.
Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose 82 cents to settle at $62.55 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories increased by 3.7 million barrels from the previous week. At 420.3 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 4% below the five-year average for this time of year.
EV Charging
The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same this past week at 36 cents. In California, it’s 38 cents.
State Stats
Gas
The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($4.66), Washington ($4.50), Hawaii ($4.47), Oregon ($4.12), Nevada ($3.90), Alaska ($3.86), Arizona ($3.50), Idaho ($3.48), Utah ($3.38), and Pennsylvania ($3.28).
The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Oklahoma ($2.60), Mississippi ($2.67), Arkansas ($2.69), Louisiana ($2.70), Texas ($2.70), Tennessee ($2.72), Wisconsin ($2.74), Kentucky ($2.76), Missouri ($2.76), and Alabama ($2.76).
Electric
The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (53 cents), Alaska (50 cents), Hawaii (46 cents), South Carolina (44 cents), Alabama (43 cents), New Hampshire (43 cents), Arkansas (43 cents), Louisiana (42 cents), Montana (42 cents), and Wisconsin (42 cents).
The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (26 cents), Missouri (27 cents), Maryland (28 cents), Nebraska (28 cents), Utah (28 cents), Delaware (32 cents), Vermont (32 cents), North Carolina (32 cents), Iowa (33 cents), and Colorado (33 cents).
Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA Mobile App, now available on CarPlay.
