While drivers across the nation are enjoying paying just a touch over two bucks a gallon for gas, Californians are getting hammered — again — with a new surge for a fill-up.
The state average climbed to $2.78 a gallon on Christmas Eve, up 13 cents in the past week after steadily falling since Labor Day. That’s compared with $2.01 a gallon across the U.S.
Drivers in the Golden State are noticing, and wondering why.
“What’s the story with the 15-cent hike at Chevron?” asked Jack Harper, 76, of Concord, where 12 days ago the price for premium was $2.85 at the station at Treat and Clayton, followed by a jump to $2.89 a few days later and then up to $2.99 this week. “Tell me there’s a gas shortage.”
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