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California's Gas Hits $6.76/Gallon Amid Rising Crude Prices

4/10/2026

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Mono County, California, gas averaged $6.76 per gallon, the nation's highest, due to taxes, regulations, and imported fuel.
California's gasoline tax stands at 71 cents per gallon, the steepest in the United States.
The state faces higher refining costs from Clean Air Act and carbon regulations.
Brent crude rose to $96.77 per barrel as the Strait of Hormuz negotiations stall.
Experts expect the national average to stay above $4 per gallon through summer.

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Story summary

Mono County, California, gas averaged $6.76 per gallon, the nation's highest, due to taxes, regulations, and imported fuel.
California's gasoline tax stands at 71 cents per gallon, the steepest in the United States.
The state faces higher refining costs from Clean Air Act and carbon regulations.
Brent crude rose to $96.77 per barrel as the Strait of Hormuz negotiations stall.
Experts expect the national average to stay above $4 per gallon through summer.