"Exploring the Surge: Unveiling the Reasons Behind the Year's Highest Gas Prices"

Gas prices in the United States have reached their highest level of the year due to a combination of rising crude oil costs and the impact of a heatwave on refineries. The hot weather has slowed down refinery production, leading to reduced supply and higher prices. Additionally, the price of oil has been rising due to limited production by Russia and Saudi Arabia. The West Coast has the highest gas prices, while the South has the lowest.