Are California drivers stuck with high gas prices for good?

A year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at punishing oil companies for allegedly gouging drivers with high gas prices, no clear evidence has emerged that gouging is actually taking place.

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The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California on Thursday was $5.31, $1.67 higher than the national average, according to AAA.

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Short answer: Yes, regardless of the reasons or excuses. California gas prices have been higher than the rest of the country as far back as I can remember.