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current supply. California has the highest gas prices in the US. It imports about a third
Gas prices [have risen above $6 in California](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/06/california-oil-tanker-middle-east) – but there is yet more uncertainty on the horizon after the last oil tanker from the Middle East arrived in the state this week
currently [buying oil](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-30/sable-restarts-california-oil-sales-sends-crude-to-chevron) shipped through an offshore pipeline that California has attempted to [keep shut down.](https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-seeks-halt-trump-administration%E2%80%99s-illegal-greenlight-oil) In the latest salvos, Chevron has [posted placards at California gas stations
gas station in West Hollywood, California on April 14. Prices vary around the country, and are highest on the west coast; the nationwide average has risen by more than $1 per gallon since the start
gas prices [high](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/24/iowa-truck-stop-gas-prices) and historical political trends [favoring](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/28/midterms-democrats-house-senate) the party out of power, Democrats this year are considering a comeback in Iowa, putting the state at the center
California. **Justin Sullivan/Getty Images** Justin Sullivan/Getty Images President Trump says he wants the gas tax to be temporarily suspended as the war in Iran extends into its 11th week and keeps oil prices elevated
California](https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/04/18/california-could-lose-another-major-oil-refinery/), with some companies citing the state's environmental regulations as a factor. Meanwhile, the U.S. makes abundant jet fuel in refineries in Louisiana and Texas, but that fuel would have
current woes. But, as we report [in today's *Planet Money* newsletter](https://www.npr.org/newsletter/money), the story of Spirit and other budget airline troubles is about more than just high fuel prices. We called
California, who also cares for her husband with Parkinson’s disease, said her income has been hit as consumers pull back.  Cathi Newlin. Photograph: Courtesy photo
California, home to nearly 40 million people, saw petrol prices hit more than $6 per gallon on Thursday. The spike in energy prices has been [fuelling inflation](/news/2026/4/10/inflation-rises-in-us-amid-iran-war-hormuz-blockade) and economic uncertainty, adding to Trump
prices [have surged](https://www.npr.org/2025/09/18/nx-s1-5534424/beef-prices-record-high-cost) in recent years, and sales of beans have increased. One can of beans, which is typically about 3.5 servings, can cost less than $1. ### Bean nutrition is more than
currently paid. She commutes 2 hours to work every day and said some coworkers have even longer journeys. “Let’s see them live on our wage, let’s see them raise a family,” added Miles
gas-guzzlers — but the Trump administration's policy shifts make such purchases increasingly unnecessary. Tesla's profits, while exceeding expectations, were not great by the company's own historical standards. In fact, this quarter Tesla
current and former FBI officials. Patel denies all the allegations, calling them “outrageous” and “malicious”. ## **Nebraska Democratic Senate primary winner says she** **will drop out to support independent in general election**  SpaceX's mega-rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase, Texas, on May 22. **Eric Gay/AP Photo** Eric Gay/AP Photo
current car," Higuera says. "And they're like, 'your car — we can keep fixing it. It's still good. There's nothing wrong with it.'" Americans are keeping their vehicles longer. The average