California is seeing higher gas prices, while the rest of the country remains flat. The national average for a regular gallon is $3.77, while in California it’s $6.04, according to AAA. The figures show that the same gallon costs 76 cents more. a month ago, 55 cents more than a week ago and 16 cents more than Tuesday. “I’m sure drivers who’ve stopped at stations and seen that $6 mark again, you’re thinking, ‘Back to summer and is this happening again?'” John Treanor said with AAA . The travel agency monitors fuel fluctuations. Treanor said it’s a simple supply and demand equation. He said planned and unplanned maintenance at California and Washington state refineries was slowing oil production. “Every three to five years they have to be taken offline so they can do maintenance and inspections,” Treanor said. “They always schedule it between summer and winter when demand is low.” But Treanor said the timing was wrong with work underway at a Southern California refinery due to a fire. at the same time, it means oil production is down, supply is down and it cannot be met,” he said. “Not many people can fill their gas tanks, but that’s the way it is,” Ashlley Powell said. “I guess I have to deal with it.” The sharp increase in gasoline prices is surprising to some drivers. “I filled up two weeks ago at $5.69 and now it’s 6.99, that’s crazy,” said Will Gritsan. A driver remembers when the prices weren’t so high. “I just think of the good old days when three dollars seemed high,” Ohe Pawlek said. “Now I wish it was back to $3, that’s how crazy the prices are now.” | Interactive below | A County-by-County Look at Gas Prices in the Greater Sacramento Area
California is experiencing higher gas prices, while the rest of the country remains stable.
The national average for a regular gallon of ace is $3.77, while in California it’s $6.04, according to AAA.
Figures show the same gallon costing 76 cents more than a month ago, 55 cents more than a week ago and 16 cents more than Tuesday.
“I’m sure drivers who’ve stopped at stations and seen that $6 mark again, you’re thinking, ‘Back to summer and is it happening again? ‘” said AAA’s John Treanor.
The travel agency monitors fuel fluctuations. Treanor said it’s a simple supply and demand equation. He said planned and unplanned maintenance at California and Washington state refineries was slowing oil production.
“Every three to five years they have to be taken offline so they can do maintenance and inspections,” Treanor said. “They always schedule it between summer and winter when demand is low.”
But Treanor said the timing was wrong with work underway at a Southern California refinery due to a fire.
“When you have both at the same time, that means oil production is down, supply is down and it can’t be met,” he said.
California drivers have outgrown soaring gas prices, but have no choice when it comes to getting behind the wheel.
“Not many people can fill their gas tanks, but that’s the way it is,” Ashlley Powell said. “Guess I have to roll with that.”
The sharp increase in gasoline prices is surprising to some drivers.
“I filled up two weeks ago at $5.69 and now it’s 6.99, that’s crazy,” said Will Gritsan.
A driver remembers when prices weren’t so high.
“I just think of the good old days when three dollars seemed high,” Ohe Pawlek said. “Now I wish it was back to $3, that’s how crazy the prices are now.”
| Interactive below | A County-by-County Look at Gas Prices in the Greater Sacramento Area
California is seeing higher gas prices, while the rest of the country remains flat. The national average for a regular gallon is $3.77, while in California it’s $6.04, according to AAA. The figures show that the same gallon costs 76 cents more. a month ago, 55 cents more than a week ago and 16 cents more than Tuesday. “I’m sure drivers who’ve stopped at stations and seen that $6 mark again, you’re thinking, ‘Back to summer and is this happening again?'” John Treanor said with AAA . The travel agency monitors fuel fluctuations. Treanor said it’s a simple supply and demand equation. He said planned and unplanned maintenance at California and Washington state refineries was slowing oil production. “Every three to five years they have to be taken offline so they can do maintenance and inspections,” Treanor said. “They always schedule it between summer and winter when demand is low.” But Treanor said the timing was wrong with work underway at a Southern California refinery due to a fire. at the same time, it means oil production is down, supply is down and it cannot be met,” he said. “Not many people can fill their gas tanks, but that’s the way it is,” Ashlley Powell said. “I guess I have to deal with it.” The sharp increase in gasoline prices is surprising to some drivers. “I filled up two weeks ago at $5.69 and now it’s 6.99, that’s crazy,” said Will Gritsan. A driver remembers when the prices weren’t so high. “I just think of the good old days when three dollars seemed high,” Ohe Pawlek said. “Now I wish it was back to $3, that’s how crazy the prices are now.” | Interactive below | A County-by-County Look at Gas Prices in the Greater Sacramento Area
California is experiencing higher gas prices, while the rest of the country remains stable.
The national average for a regular gallon of ace is $3.77, while in California it’s $6.04, according to AAA.
Figures show the same gallon costing 76 cents more than a month ago, 55 cents more than a week ago and 16 cents more than Tuesday.
“I’m sure drivers who’ve stopped at stations and seen that $6 mark again, you’re thinking, ‘Back to summer and is it happening again? ‘” said AAA’s John Treanor.
The travel agency monitors fuel fluctuations. Treanor said it’s a simple supply and demand equation. He said planned and unplanned maintenance at California and Washington state refineries was slowing oil production.
“Every three to five years they have to be taken offline so they can do maintenance and inspections,” Treanor said. “They always schedule it between summer and winter when demand is low.”
But Treanor said the timing was wrong with work underway at a Southern California refinery due to a fire.
“When you have both at the same time, that means oil production is down, supply is down and it can’t be met,” he said.
California drivers have outgrown soaring gas prices, but have no choice when it comes to getting behind the wheel.
“Not many people can fill their gas tanks, but that’s the way it is,” Ashlley Powell said. “Guess I have to roll with that.”
The sharp increase in gasoline prices is surprising to some drivers.
“I filled up two weeks ago at $5.69 and now it’s 6.99, that’s crazy,” said Will Gritsan.
A driver remembers when prices weren’t so high.
“I just think of the good old days when three dollars seemed high,” Ohe Pawlek said. “Now I wish it was back to $3, that’s how crazy the prices are now.”
| Interactive below | A County-by-County Look at Gas Prices in the Greater Sacramento Area