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BP, Walmart and 7-Eleven sued over AI-set petrol prices in California
A group of California drivers has sued six of the country’s biggest fuel retailers, accusing them of using an artificial-intelligence pricing tool to coordinate the cost of petrol and keep it artificially high. The complaint, filed on 22 June 2026 in federal court in Sacramento, names BP, Circle K, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart, and Albertsons [] This story continues at The Next Web
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TASS
· Jul 9, 2026
Average gasoline price in US has risen amid escalation in Middle East
The highest fuel prices are recorded in California where a gallon of gasoline costs an average of 5.38
KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco
· Jul 10, 2026
Bill Would Let Insurers Monitor Customers’ Driving Data
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq6aVFL0pLA A new California bill would allow insurance companies to use drivers' real-time driving data when d...
Palo Alto Online
· Jul 8, 2026
Proposal would allow drivers to trade personal data for potentially lower insurance rates
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A bill to allow insurance companies to monitor California drivers’ behavior in exchange for potential discounts on their premiums would change the state’s longstanding insurance law, drawing opposition from the Insurance Department as well as consumer and privacy advocates. Assembly Bill 311 would []
India TV News
· Jul 10, 2026
Ethanol-blended petrol FAQs: Government answers key questions on price, performance, mileage and safety
Amid widespread misinformation on several platforms regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released a detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) explaining the rationale behind the policy and addressing concerns raised about ethanol-blended fuel. The development comes amid several reports claiming that E20 damages rubber components, engines, or fuel systems of vehicles. The FAQs also seek to provide evidence-based answers on issues ranging from ethanol blending targets and fuel choices to pricing.
Iran Herald
· Jun 28, 2026
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchanged
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 28 (ANI): The Pakistan government on Saturday increased the petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) while leaving retail fuel prices unchanged for another week, despite a decline in international oil prices, The Express Tribune reported. According to The Express Tribune, citing figures released by Pakistan's Petroleum Division, the petroleum levy on high-speed diesel (HSD)
Independent Journal Review
· Jun 23, 2026
Drivers Say Major Gas Stations Pumped Up Prices With AI In Explosive Lawsuit
California drivers sued several major gas stations Monday accusing them of using artificial intelligence to increase gas prices. BP, Walmart, 7-Eleven, Marathon Petroleum, Circle K, and several other gas stations face a
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Related coverage for "BP, Walmart and 7-Eleven sued over AI-set petrol prices in California": TASS — Average gasoline price in US has risen amid escalation in Middle East. KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco — Bill Would Let Insurers Monitor Customers’ Driving Data. Palo Alto Online — Proposal would allow drivers to trade personal data for potentially lower insurance rates. India TV News — Ethanol-blended petrol FAQs: Government answers key questions on price, performance, mileage and safety. Iran Herald — Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchanged . Independent Journal Review — Drivers Say Major Gas Stations Pumped Up Prices With AI In Explosive Lawsuit