California's Summer Gas Woes: Pricy Blend, Refinery Work, and Global Pressures Drive Up Prices
- California has its own pricier summer blend of gasoline that costs more to make
- Refinery maintenance is curbing supply while demand rises for summer travel
- California's high gas taxes and cap-and-trade program increase costs
- International issues like the Ukraine war are pushing up global oil prices
- Prices could stabilize by Memorial Day when refinery work wraps up
