Gas price still 10 dollars a Gallon in Gorda, California likely because they have to use a gasoline generator for electricity to pump Gas

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Gas costs nearly $10 a gallon only in Gorda by the Sea, a very small and remote town in Big Sur along Highway 1 in Monterey County. 

 

 

 

 

California gas prices average $5.65 per gallon for regular unleaded, driven by rising crude oil costs from geopolitical tensions and regional refinery pressures. You can check live, station-by-station updates via AAA Fuel Prices. 

Current Averages by Fuel Grade

Regular: $5.65 per gallon
Mid-Grade: $5.88 per gallon
Premium: $6.07 per gallon
Diesel: $6.89 per gallon 

Contributing Factors

Global Market Volatility:
Crude oil spikes tied to Middle East tensions have pushed overall fuel manufacturing costs higher.
State Taxes: California's baseline excise tax sits at 63.4 cents per gallon following the annual July inflation adjustment.
Regional Premiums: Environmental compliance formulas and specialized summer-blend requirements keep California costs significantly above the national average of $4.10. 

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