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California gas prices rise above $5 a gallon amid US war with Iran

Mar 9, 2026Center Left

West coast state’s average cost per gallon has climbed $0.55 since the conflict in Middle East began over a week agoMiddle East crisis – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe war in Iran has caused a spike in gas prices that is hitting California consumers especially hard, according to data from the American Automobile…

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