Average price of gas in California edges past $6 a gallon, highest level in four years
The average price of gas in California has risen to $6.06 per gallon, the highest level in four years, driven by disruptions in the global oil market due to the US war with Iran. Nationally, gas prices have also increased, reaching $4.39 per gallon, with Americans paying $21.7 billion more for fuel since early March. California's unique fuel regulations, high taxes, and reliance on imports have exacerbated the impact of global supply disruptions.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
A driver refuels his car at a gas station in Alhambra, California, on 30 April 2026. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenA driver refuels his car at a gas station in Alhambra, California, on 30 April 2026. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockCaliforniaAverage price of gas in California edges past $6 a gallon, highest level in four yearsAnalysts say Americans have now paid $21.7bn more to fill their tanks since the start of the US war on Iran Exxon and Chevron quarterly earnings fall despite soaring oil prices Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Dani AnguianoFri 1 May 2026 13.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 1 May 2026 13.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe average price for a gallon of gas in California rose to $6 this week as fuel prices across the US…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at World news | The Guardian.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from World news | The Guardian
