Why is gas so expensive? That's a good question for "Ask Us"

Our Ask Us editor, Stephanie Walton, gets a lot of questions from readers about gasoline prices. We've compiled her best in our online Ask Us archive.

She's answered such questions as "How much of the cost of a gallon of gas goes to taxes," "Why does my receipt say I paid more than the station's sign," and "How do I pre-pay for gasoline to lock in a lower price?"

If you've got a burning question about something in the South Bay or Harbor Area, email Stephanie at askus@dailybreeze.com