by Katy Grimes, E&E Legal Senior Media Fellow and California Globe Editor
As Appearing in the California Globe
Californians are looking at gas prices to increase to $8.00 – $12.00 per gallon
The nationwide average for regular gas is at its lowest level in 1,681 days — and trending lower, the White House announced this week… except in California, where the average price per gallon of gas is $4.43.
According to GasBuddy, average gas prices have dipped below $3 per gallon in 37 states, below $2.75 per gallon in 22 states, and below $2.50 per gallon in five states… except in California.
AAA reports the national average for a gallon of gas is $2.94… except in California.
In fact, Americans can even find gas below $2 per gallon at some stations in at least four states — with prices as low as $1.69 per gallon in Colorado… except in California.
The U.S. average retail price of regular gasoline fell below $3.00 per gallon (gal) to $2.98/gal, according to data from our Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update. When adjusted for inflation, the December 1 price is the lowest average U.S. gasoline price since February 2021, the U.S. Energy Administration reported… except in California.
