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‘Through the roof’: This county has the highest average gas price in America
AAA said Mono County’s average hit $6.72 a gallon as remote delivery costs, low competition and refinery closures keep prices elevated.
- According to AAA, Mono County recorded the nation's highest average gas price at $6.72 as of Monday, straining residents like June Lake's Connie Lear who struggle to afford essential travel.
- The California Energy Commission cites the US-Israel war with Iran as the primary driver of price spikes globally. California's 71-cent gas tax and environmental regulations compound the problem locally.
- Station owner Channel in Lee Vining faces low sales volume and 200 miles of transportation costs. Gulf Oil advisor Tom Kloza notes that stations selling under 50,000 gallons monthly struggle to remain profitable.
- Lear often drives 120 miles to Nevada, where gas costs $4.57, to refuel her hybrid vehicle. High prices also deter summer tourists, with bookings declining as visitors shift from week-long to four or five-day stays.
- With only six refineries remaining to serve 28 million California drivers, Western States Petroleum Association CEO Jodie Muller warns that new regulations could impose $5 billion to $9 billion in annual costs. These pressures risk forcing more closures.
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For Connie Lear, driving even your hybrid car is a luxury you can rarely afford.
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