Gas hits $7.59 a gallon in CA town

[Elderberry]

ABC 7 10/20/2021

GORDA, Calif. (KABC) -- Gas keeps getting more and more expensive, especially in California. But perhaps nowhere is it pricier than the remote central coast community of Gorda.

The town's only gas station is offering regular unleaded for $7.59. Premium is nearly $8.50.

The town has long been known for having some of the highest prices in the country. A sign at the gas station notes the next nearest station is 40 miles away to the north and 12 miles to the south.

More: https://abc7.com/highest-gas-prices-in-the-country-gorda-ca-california-price-of/11149187/

[Fishrrman]

Probably go over $10 before the end of the year...

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Taxes play a role here

[PeteS in CA]

Just to put it in context, I paid about $3 less for mid-grade last evening than Gorda's price for regular. Access to the town of Gorda is not easy, 60 or 70 miles south of Monterey along State Highway 1, and about the same distance along SR-1 north of San Luis Obispo, with no major town much closer. SR-1 follows the coast closely, so those 60 or 70 miles are probably a 2-3 hour drive.

[PeteS in CA]

Taxes play a role here

As do EPA regs forcing the use of "boutique" mixes that vary from area to area.