Up, up, and away.
This week, CNN’s senior data analyst Harry Enten was shocked to see how high California’s gas prices have climbed. The Golden State is the worst state in the nation to fill up your tank.
“Oh my goodness gracious. I mean, just take a look at the price of gasoline for a gallon of gas. The national average right now is $4.48, but you think that’s bad? Go out to the left coast — top in the United States: six dollars and thirteen cents. There’s even a gas station where it costs about ten dollars per gallon,” Enten said.
“And of course if you’ve ever been out there you always know prices in California for a gallon of gas are just simply put absolutely outrageous, running well ahead of the national average,” Enten added.
Watch the clip below:
Oh my goodness on California's gas prices: the nation's highest.
1 reason? Cali's gas tax/fees are nation's highest, & the gap between Cali & the avg. state is way up per CNN’s partner @USAFacts.
Most Cali voters say Cali's standards for energy/gas aren't worth added costs. pic.twitter.com/E2tN2TVseS
— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) May 5, 2026
