The national average gasoline price is $4.55 per gallon, the highest in four years, as the U.S. approaches a major travel weekend. AAA estimates 45 million Americans will travel despite elevated gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices. Gasoline prices have stayed high since the start of the war in Iran, with no near-term relief. High prices are angering voters and pressuring household budgets. California has the highest prices, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has criticized Chevron, urging drivers to avoid Chevron stations. Chevron and California have had ongoing disputes over regulations and infrastructure. Drivers are still logging more miles, so cost-cutting focuses on efficiency and paying less per gallon.
"The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.55, according to AAA; that's a four-year high, unwelcome news for drivers as the U.S. heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. AAA estimates a record 45 million Americans will travel this weekend, despite high prices for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Gasoline prices have been elevated since the start of the war in Iran, and there's no sign of relief on the horizon."
"In California, which has the highest gasoline prices in the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom is openly feuding with the oil giant Chevron, discouraging Californians from filling up at its stations. Chevron and the state have been in a tense relationship for years; Chevron moved its headquarters out of California in 2024 after complaining about state and local regulations, and is currently buying oil shipped through an offshore pipeline that California has attempted to keep shut down."
"In the latest salvos, Chevron has posted placards at California gas stations blaming state policies for the high prices, while Newsom's office is telling Californians they can get cheaper gas at unbranded stations. Californians, if you're hitting the road this holiday weekend, be sure to AVOID Chevron. Pro tip: unbranded gas comes from the same refineries, storage tanks, and pipelines, and it meets the same state standards to keep your engine running clean, even if it doesn't have a fancy pic.twitter.com/FMTnNHE0Bn"
"Despite high prices, most Americans are unwilling, or unable, to give up on driving. Americans have been logging more miles since the war with Iran started, according to the analytics company Arity, which tracks driving habits. What can you do to cut costs? We asked the experts for ideas. Drive smoothly. Pay less The key to getting the most miles out of each gallon is driving efficiently."
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