Rising gas prices and refinery concerns raise questions about California fuel costs

Rising gas prices and refinery concerns raise questions about California fuel costs

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) AAA reports the national average price for regular gasoline has risen to about $3.25 per gallon, the highest level in roughly eleven months. Energy markets have been reacting to instability in the Middle East, which analysts say can disrupt oil shipments and drive crude prices higher, costs that can eventually reach drivers at the pump. California drivers already pay significantly more than the national average. Pri…