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Story summary
- The gas station in Gorda-by-the-Sea, Big Sur, California, is charging nearly $10 per gallon, shocking drivers.
- Local resident and station owner Leo Flores says logistics, including generator use and fuel deliveries across rugged terrain, drive the prices.
- Many motorists fill only enough gas to reach the next station, as alternatives are scarce along Highway 1.
- California's average gas price is $5.89 per gallon, making Gorda's rates feel particularly steep.
