July 6, 2026

Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend-Even As Cali Gas Tax Rises

By Drew Hayes

As promised, gas prices continue to inch lower as oil prices this week dipped under the magic $70 per barrel. Of course, as gas prices across the USA drop under $4, we in California, home to the gas tax increase last week, are falling but struggling to get under a $6/gallon threshold. As gas prices continue to improve, Americans (less here than other states) will feel the impact on the lower transportation costs for the things we buy. Do a comparison for yourself here, and take a look below:
aaa gas cali 7.5.26

aaa gas natl 7.5.26

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