Why California Gas Prices Are the Highest in America

Commentary California leads the nation in more ways than one—taxes, regulations, and, once again, gas prices. As of mid-May 2025, the average gasoline price in California is $4.85 per gallon, far above the national average of $3.26, according to GasBuddy and AAA. And it’s getting worse. A March 2025 study by USC Professor Michael Mische forecasts California’s fuel prices could […]