LA, Orange County gas prices top $6/gallon as diesel costs hit record highs

California gas prices have reached an average of $6 a gallon as the war with Iran and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continue to drive up fuel costs.
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tim Pulliam, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · · 1 min read

California gas prices have reached an average of $6 a gallon as the war with Iran and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continue to drive up fuel costs.

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