California gas prices rise above $5 a gallon amid US war with Iran
by Dani Anguiano from US news | The Guardian on (#7442S)
West coast state's average cost per gallon has climbed $0.55 since the conflict in Middle East began over a week ago
The war in Iran has caused a spike in gas prices that is hitting California consumers especially hard, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA).
AAA reports that in California, the most expensive US market for gas, the average price per gallon on Monday was $5.20, compared to $3.47 nationally. The national average climbed nearly $0.50 since the conflict began more than a week ago, while in the Golden state it rose by $0.55.
Continue reading...