California Gas Prices Rise to New Records as Supply Shortages Persist

California Gas Prices Rise to New Records as Supply Shortages Persist
An oil refinery displays an American flag in Wilmington, Calif., on Sept. 21, 2022. Allison Dinner/Getty Images
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Refinery shutdowns and production problems across California are causing a spike in the state’s gas prices—as much as 15 cents a day.

Californians were paying $6.29 on average, as of Sept. 30, for a gallon of gas—about 66 percent more than the national average of $3.80, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.

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