Retail

California governor seeks explanation for high gas prices

California's governor wants to know why gas prices are higher than in the rest of the country, blaming potential "inappropriate industry practices" Tuesday rather than the state's higher taxes and tougher environmental regulations.

Walgreens to hike minimum age for store tobacco sales

Walgreens has decided to ban tobacco sales to minors several weeks after a federal official called the drugstore chain a top violator of laws restricting access to cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and other products.