American oil producers are in the crosshairs of the Obama Administration once again, this time the president is promising to force the Big 5 oil companies to pay their “fair share.” This begs the question: Who gets to decide who’s not paying enough? Who gets to decide which American taxpayers or businesses need to pay more?

Drivers got another break at the pump as prices dropped below $3.50 per gallon in the last week.

East Valley gas prices went up just half a penny in the last week, a huge change from the sharp increases since the start of the year, according to AAA Arizona.

Pump prices jumped more than a dime for East Valley drivers in the last week, according to AAA Arizona. And in the last month, they have increased nearly 60 cents.

This time, Oil Conglomerates and Petroleum Rich Nations, I’ve got your number. You know, the big two-foot tall ones in front of gas stations. You’ve tried to sneak up nasty price hikes on us before, literally by nickeling and diming. Well, I’m here to warn you, I’ve got you figured out. Yessiree. I am no longer going to be Mr. Nice Self-Serve Customer.

Arizona motorists are paying more at the pump again this week. Officials with Triple-A Arizona said Thursday that the average statewide price for unleaded regular gasoline is $3.49 a gallon. That’s 14 cents higher than last week.

East Valley drivers paid nearly 11 cents more per gallon for gas last week, according to AAA Arizona.

Arizona motorists are paying more at the pump for the second consecutive week.

One of three Americans killed in a raid by Al Qaida in Algeria called the Valley home for many years.

Officials with Triple-A Arizona said Thursday that the average statewide price for unleaded regular gasoline is $3.08 a gallon. That’s nearly 4 cents higher than last week.

Drivers around the East Valley saw pump prices jump about .7 cent on Thursday, according to AAA Arizona. Fuel prices were at $3 per gallon around Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler and the Ahwatukee Foothills.

Arizona motorists are paying less at the pump for the eighth consecutive week.

Arizona motorists are paying less at the pump for the sixth consecutive week.

Arizona motorists are paying less at the pump again this week.

A desire to recycle, save money and add that personal, imaginative touch is what entices many crafty people to create what easily can be bought. This time of year, that includes crafting a lunch sack.

Arizona motorists are paying less at the pump again this week.

Arizona motorists are less at the pump again this week.

With drivers in California paying more than $5 a gallon for gasoline after a sudden spike in prices, could Arizona motorists be next?

With drivers in California paying more than $5 a gallon for gasoline after a sudden spike in prices, could Arizona motorists be next?

A desire to recycle, save money and add that personal, imaginative touch is what entices many crafty people to create what easily can be bought. This time of year, that includes crafting a lunch sack.

Arizona motorists are paying less at the pump again this week.

Fuel prices continued to rise in the last week, with East Valley drivers now paying $3.704 per gallon, up 2.7 cents as of Thursday, according to AAA Arizona.

NEW YORK — Drivers are being hit with the biggest one-day jump in gasoline prices in 18 months just as the last heavy driving weekend of the summer approaches.

K.R. Scott isn’t sure how much longer he will be teaching at Mountain Pointe. But you can be sure his legacy will live on long after he’s hung it up.