California is demanding answers into soaring gas prices. The Energy Commission sent a letter to Chevron and four other companies to find out why drivers are paying the most in the nation. Right now, the average is only pennies away from the record high price set in June, rising three cents overnight. State officials are aware of refinery and maintenance issues, but say those factors don’t explain the jump.
Meanwhile, the record for the highest average gas price ever in Sonoma County is in danger of being broken. Today, the average price for a gallon of regular is $6.53. That’s up a penny from Monday. A week ago, the average local gas price had just hit six-dollars again. Should average gas prices go up another 10 cents, we will set a new record high.