KCBS Bloomberg Tech and Business Report
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Rapidly rising gas prices and the impact on consumers' wallets
4 minutes Posted Mar 19, 2026 at 7:39 pm.
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This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Mark Niquette.
As the Iran war goes on, drivers are lining up to find the cheapest gas. With the national average reaching nearly $4 a gallon and the Bay Area seeing prices of over $7 a gallon, consumers are keeping their wallets shut and spending less outside of the gas station.