California average gas price surpasses $5, highest in US

Ben Mefford/Staff
California gas prices averaged more than $5 per gallon the week of March 6, which is said to be caused by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as California state taxes on gasoline.
California gas prices surpassed $5 per gallon on average for the first time following a disruption in the oil market due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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