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In this Western Journal article, Michael Austin reports that Los Angeles drivers are being hammered by surging gas prices, with some residents now facing fill-ups at or above $100.
- Gas prices are rising nationwide as renewed Middle East conflict adds pressure to energy markets.
- Southern California drivers are being hit especially hard because California already has some of the highest fuel costs in the country.
- The article cites Fox Business reporting that some Los Angeles gas prices have climbed past $8 per gallon.
- Residents interviewed by Fox News described the costs as painful, ridiculous, and financially draining.
- One Santa Clarita resident said driving in Los Angeles is becoming almost not worth it for people earning minimum wage.
- A mother from Nebraska said she now avoids even looking at the pump total because the cost is so shocking.
- Another Los Angeles resident said his gas fill-up now costs around $110.
- A small business owner said filling his small car used to cost about $40 but now runs roughly $63 to $65.
- AAA data cited in the article shows California remains the most expensive gas market in the nation, with drivers paying around $6 per gallon on average.
- The article also notes that even electric vehicle drivers are feeling higher transportation costs, with California ranking among the most expensive states for public EV charging.
Read the full story: https://www.westernjournal.com/los-angeles-drivers-facing-100-fill-ups-gas-prices-soar/
