California gas prices hit an average price of $4.658 a gallon Friday, about a penny short of the highest recorded average price of $4.671 for regular gasoline set in October 2012, according to AAA. America’s largest state has the highest gas prices in the country. AAA said heavy rainstorms in Northern California have pinched production capacity, which then trickled down to Southern California — just like what happened in Louisiana with Hurricane Ida. Prices are pushing $5 in some areas, including Northern California’s Humboldt County, where the average price was $4.971 Friday. Related Articles Inflation in U.S. builds with biggest gain in prices since 1990Lansner: In-N-Out is wrong about vaccine mandatesGas hits $4.45 in Riverside County, highest since 2012Gas prices across Southern California are the highest in 9 years Prices haven’t plateaued quite yet, Spring said.

Source: CNN November 12, 2021 20:07 UTC