California gas prices hit $5.50 a gallon amid surge. Where to find lowest costs

Prices for gasoline haven't been this high for a couple of years, AAA says.

Calls to suspend California gas tax grow inside the governor's race

The state's gas tax is currently $0.88 cents a gallon.

GOP senator pitches plan to slash California’s sky-high gas taxes — and save drivers more than $1 per gallon

Republican California State Sen. Tony Strickland has pitched an emergency plan to slash burdensome gas taxes and save Golden State drivers more than $1 per gallon — as even Dems are jumping on board.

California delays profit-cap rules as gas tops $5.30 a gallon

They said they fear penalizing oil companies could drive the few remaining refiners out of California entirely.
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Refineries, summer blends, international conflict: What drives California’s high gas prices?

California is infamous for its steep gas prices, which are the highest in the country. And in recent days prices have been spiking, with a gallon of regular unleaded crossing $5.30 on average in the Golden State compared to the national average of around $3.

Costco gas will soon be easier to find at sprawling new gas station in SoCal region

Southern California drivers will soon find some relief from skyrocketing gas prices as a sprawling Costco gas station is set to open in Orange County. The station in Mission Viejo will mark the first standalone gas station from the popular members-only chain when it debuts this summer.