- A Chevron gas station in Los Angeles is charging an exceptionally high price of $8.71 per gallon for regular gas.
- The price is nearly $3 more than the average in the Los Angeles area, which stands at approximately $5.72 per gallon.
- California typically has some of the highest gas prices in the US with extra tax and state regulations driving up the price.
- Despite the exorbitant cost, the LA station's lot was reportedly full, as many drivers prioritize convenience or necessity over seeking cheaper alternatives. “I hate coming here. But sometimes I have no choice,” one driver said.
- Gas prices across the US have seen a significant increase since the start of the war against Iran, with the national average now at $3.98, up 83 cents from a year ago.
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