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> Gasoline prices have been an even bigger issue in California than in most of the country, because they are substantially higher in the state, where they have
by tasty_freeze 4y ago
> Gasoline prices have been an even bigger issue in California than in most of the country, because they are substantially higher in the state, where they have recently fallen from a record $6.49 per gallon in October to $4.61 this week.
Holy cow. I'm in Austin. There a some lagging gas stations, but it is easy to get regular 87 gas for $2.45/gallon. The lowest price I've seen (cash price, not needing a membership card) is $2.37/gallon. It has been below $4 for a long time.
- drdec 4y agoThere are systemic issues which cause gas prices in some places to be higher than others. Mostly due to infrastructure around refineries and, to a lesser extent, local taxes.
- jsjohnst 4y agoGasoline sold in California is “different” than gas sold elsewhere in the country. I don’t remember the details exactly, but I think it has to do with carbon content. There’s also the issue of high gas taxes there as sibling mentioned, but I remember that something in the refining process is also a major contributor.