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California gas prices hit $6 per gallon as fuel costs jump nearly 30 cents in a week across the U.S.

CNBC · Apr 30, 2026, 3:44 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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  • California gasoline prices hit $6 per gallon on Thursday, a 30% increase since the U.S. and Israel launched the war against Iran in late February.
  • Drivers in California are paying the most in the nation at $6.01 per gallon on average, according to data from AAA.

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California gasoline prices hit $6 per gallon on Thursday, a 30% increase since the U.S. and Israel launched the war against Iran in late February.

Drivers in California are paying the most in the nation at $6.01 per gallon on average, according to data from AAA. Prices in the Golden State are at the highest level since October 2023, the data shows.

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