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Posted 9/28/2023, 2:15:47 PM

Bay Area Gas Prices Spike Overnight to $6/Gallon, Despite Typical Seasonal Drop

Gas prices in North Bay jumped 26 cents overnight to $6.07/gallon, highest in Bay Area
Increase comes days before expected switch to winter blend, which normally drops prices
Surge due to high oil costs ($90/barrel) and refinery issues/maintenance in California
San Rafael has highest average price ($6.07), San Jose lowest ($5.88) in Bay Area
Apps like GasBuddy can help find cheapest gas prices; paying cash can save 10-15 cents/gallon

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7/27/2023

U.S. gas prices hit 8-month high

Main Topic: U.S. gas prices hit an eight-month high amid rising oil prices. Key Points: 1. National average price for a gallon of regular unleaded climbed to $3.71, the highest level since November. 2. Gas prices are up by at least $0.15 cents in 16 states in the past week alone. 3. Surge in oil prices, production cuts by OPEC nations, and U.S. refinery outages contribute to the increase in gas prices.

8/21/2023

California gas prices rise above $5 a gallon

Gas prices in California have risen to $5.26 per gallon, an increase of nearly $0.40 in the past month, and could be further impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary, potentially causing refinery shutdowns and further price increases.

8/31/2023

Labor Day weekend gas prices are near all-time highs

Gas prices in the US are at historically high levels for Labor Day weekend due to factors including OPEC supply cuts and extreme heat affecting refineries, with the national average for regular gas at $3.83 per gallon, just shy of the record set in 2012 at $3.84 per gallon.

8/31/2023

U.S. Gasoline Prices Rise Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend

The average retail price of regular gasoline in the United States has increased by 6% over the past five weeks, reaching $3.81 per gallon heading into the Labor Day weekend, due to factors such as oil production cuts, low gasoline inventories, and refinery maintenance.

9/18/2023

Gas Prices Soar to $6 Per Gallon in Parts of LA County, Squeezing Drivers

Gas prices in Los Angeles County have climbed rapidly, with the average price per gallon increasing by nearly 20 cents in just 48 hours due to ongoing refinery issues and unexpected outages.

9/28/2023

California Gas Prices Soar to Nearly $7 Per Gallon, Highest in the Nation

Some gas stations in Southern California are charging nearly $7 per gallon for regular gasoline, the highest in the nation, due to refinery outages and maintenance.

9/29/2023

Gas Prices Soar to $6.31 in LA County, Highest Since October as Newsom Accuses Oil Companies of Gouging

Gas prices in California are increasing, but Governor Gavin Newsom has instructed state regulators to speed up the delivery of cheaper winter blend gas in order to provide financial relief to drivers; the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County has risen for the 23rd time in 25 days, reaching its highest amount since October and prompting Newsom to call for an early transition to winter-blend gasoline.

9/29/2023

LA Gas Prices Highest in California; Inspectors Crack Down on Price Gouging at Pumps

Gas prices in California, particularly in Los Angeles County, have reached an all-time high, leading inspectors to check local gas stations for price gouging. The state average is $6.07, $2.24 higher than the rest of the country, with LA County prices at $6.31, causing inspectors to ensure that customers are receiving the correct amount of fuel for their payment.

10/7/2023

Gas Prices Falling in California but Still Above National Average

The average price of regular unleaded gas in California has dropped to $5.83 per gallon, down from $6.08 a week ago, due to lower demand and wholesale price drops, but it is still significantly higher than the national average of $3.72.

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Posted 9/28/2023, 2:15:47 PM

Bay Area Gas Prices Spike Overnight to $6/Gallon, Despite Typical Seasonal Drop

Gas prices in North Bay jumped 26 cents overnight to $6.07/gallon, highest in Bay Area
Increase comes days before expected switch to winter blend, which normally drops prices
Surge due to high oil costs ($90/barrel) and refinery issues/maintenance in California
San Rafael has highest average price ($6.07), San Jose lowest ($5.88) in Bay Area
Apps like GasBuddy can help find cheapest gas prices; paying cash can save 10-15 cents/gallon

kron4.com

Relevant topic timeline:

7/27/2023

U.S. gas prices hit 8-month high

8/21/2023

California gas prices rise above $5 a gallon

8/31/2023

Labor Day weekend gas prices are near all-time highs

8/31/2023

U.S. Gasoline Prices Rise Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend

9/18/2023

Gas Prices Soar to $6 Per Gallon in Parts of LA County, Squeezing Drivers

Gas prices in Los Angeles County have climbed rapidly, with the average price per gallon increasing by nearly 20 cents in just 48 hours due to ongoing refinery issues and unexpected outages.

9/28/2023

California Gas Prices Soar to Nearly $7 Per Gallon, Highest in the Nation

Some gas stations in Southern California are charging nearly $7 per gallon for regular gasoline, the highest in the nation, due to refinery outages and maintenance.

9/29/2023

Gas Prices Soar to $6.31 in LA County, Highest Since October as Newsom Accuses Oil Companies of Gouging

9/29/2023

LA Gas Prices Highest in California; Inspectors Crack Down on Price Gouging at Pumps

10/7/2023

Gas Prices Falling in California but Still Above National Average