It’s no secret that California has some of the highest gas prices in the country. According to AAA, regular unleaded costs an average of $4.598 per gallon in the Golden State, which is $1.187 more than the national average. The only state with more expensive gas is Hawaii, where regular unleaded averages $4.656 per gallon.
Governor Gavin Newsom is fighting back with a new proposal to “prevent price spikes and save Californians money.” Under the plan, the California Energy Commission (CEC) would be authorized to require petroleum refiners to “maintain a minimum fuel reserve to avoid supply shortages that create higher prices for consumers.”
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