California’s gas average tops $6 per gallon as prices across the U.S. surge
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 17, 2022
High gas prices at stations in Garden Grove, California, on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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California's state average for a gallon of gas has surged above $6, making fuel in the Golden State the most expensive across the U.S.
The average price at the pump in California hit a record $6.021 per gallon on Tuesday, according to AAA. Prices are up 31 cents over the last month, and $1.89 higher than a year ago.
California's prices are the most extreme, but . . .