This sleepy, rural county has the highest gas prices in the US: Here’s why
Source: New York Post · Bias: Right
Summary
A sleepy county in rural California has the highest gas prices in the nation – and on top of the Iran war, motorists can thank the state’s stiff taxes and regulations.
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