California gas prices average $6.165 per gallon, highest in the US.
California’s average gas price reached $6.165 per gallon this morning, the highest in the country.
The spike is driven by refinery maintenance and lower supply from the Gulf.
Some stations in the Bay Area and Los Angeles are charging over $6.50.
Drivers are reporting longer lines at cheaper stations.
This is adding pressure on households already dealing with high housing costs.
The gap with the national average continues to widen.
California average gas prices:
