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Southern California gas prices skyrocket to record levels amid Middle East war
Experts warn of an "extreme deficit" as shipping remains bottled up in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gas prices have soared to a national average of $3.67, up around 70 cents since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February.
Fresh data from the American Automobile Association shows every Bay Area county now averaging more than $5 a gallon.
A plan to strengthen California's climate program faces pushback as industry groups and some lawmakers warn the changes could drive up already-high energy costs.
While the $8 pricing appears limited to one station for the time being, statewide prices in California have surged higher than $5 per gallon on average due