Key Takeaways Gas prices have surged across the U.S. this week as oil prices have jumped amid a widening Middle East conflict that threatens supplies.The national average is now $3.48, with only four states' averages remaining under $3—while California drivers are paying more than $5.

Gavin Newsom’s green agenda and global oil turmoil will risk sending California’s gas prices above a wallet-crushing $8 a gallon — potentially returning drivers to the desperate fuel rationing not seen since the 1970s,

While both parties agree the war in Iran has spiked prices at the pump nationwide, GOP legislators argue the state's climate agenda makes it worse for Californians

California gas prices have sharply increased since Operation Epic Fury began, with some drivers seeing jumps of over 50 cents per gallon compared to last week. The Golden State’s gas prices have consistently run well above the national average,

Republicans say current events have created a ‘perfect storm’ that could boost relatively longshot efforts to suspend California’s gas tax.