In California, gasoline prices have risen above $ 4

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The price per gallon (3,78 liters) of regular gasoline across the state of California from $ 1,80 to $ 2,06.

In some parts of the country, gasoline prices are already almost twice as high as average and have reached $ 4.99 per gallon.

The most expensive gasoline in California is sold near San Francisco and Los Angeles. The price at a gas station near San Francisco is $ 5,03. Such a high price is explained by the proximity of San Francisco International Airport.

No wonder gas prices are so high in some parts of California. According to Gasbuddy the statewide average price is $2,08 per gallon. Hawaii is the second most expensive place for gasoline at $2,60 per gallon. Among the states with the lowest gas prices, Oklahoma leads the way. In this state, a gallon of gasoline can be purchased for $1.79.

Gasoline prices are expected to rise across the country. This is due to rising crude oil prices. If three months ago the price was below $ 30 per barrel, now it exceeds $ 40.

Proximity to an oil refinery also affects the price. The average price of gasoline in Louisiana is $1,86, in Alabama it is $1,90, and in Texas it is $1,89. All states are near huge oil refineries south of Houston and on the Gulf of Mexico, which is dotted with platforms for deep-sea oil drilling.

Another reason for high gas prices is taxes. According to research by the American Petroleum Institute, the average gasoline tax is $0.48 per gallon. In Oklahoma it is $0.35. California ranks fifth among states with the highest gas tax at $0.59 per gallon. This figure explains such high gasoline prices throughout the state.

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