"Rapid Surge: California Gas Prices Set to Reach Record Highs"
Gas prices in California are nearing $7 per gallon at some pumps, with the average cost at the pump in the state being $6.032, the highest in the nation. Refinery outages, including power outages caused by Hurricane Hilary and problems at Chevron refineries, along with scheduled maintenance at the PBF Torrance refinery, have contributed to the increase in prices. Meanwhile, the national average for a gallon of gas is $3.835, with Mississippi having the lowest state average at $3.255.