Gas Prices

A regular gallon of gas in the Beehive State costs 30% more than it did a year ago. Other Mountain West states are struggling with similarly high costs, worsened by the region's geography.

Our hosts discuss record high diesel prices, Trump's promise of $5000 checks if Republicans win the midterms, and the federal investigation into Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.

In other news, Utah is offering farmers and ranchers "unprecedented" loan relief after a disaster-filled year. And, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is getting lower-elevation boat ramps.

Delays on Monday could be up to an hour on I-15. In other news, Hyrum lifted months-long water restrictions on Friday. And, a new TSA program is allowing more people through security without a ticket.

Our hosts discuss how the Iran War has impacted military stockpiles and gas prices, the confirmation of a new U.S. attorney general, and who will fill the two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court.

Shireen and John discuss affordability, the rush to prepare for the United States' semiquincentennial, and the DNC's faulty autopsy of their 2024 presidential campaign.

Beginning next month, Utah drivers will pay about 6 cents less per gallon at the pump.

In other news, half of Utah's fastest-growing communities in 2024-2025 were in Utah County. And, two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park on Monday.

In other news, Utah gas prices jumped 20 cents in the last week. And, don't panic if you see smoke along Great Salt Lake's eastern shore this weekend — it's probably not a wildfire.

In other news, gas prices are up in the wake of U.S. attacks against Iran, but Utahns will likely get a reprieve this summer thanks to a temporary gas tax cut.