Bay Area Fuel Costs Jump as Marin Tops the Nation
TL;DR
Gas prices are rising across the Bay Area, with Marin County posting the nation’s highest average at about $6.05 per gallon, followed closely by San Francisco. Lawmakers are weighing a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax (roughly 18 cents per gallon) to provide relief. Prices have jumped about $1.20 in a month amid geopolitical tensions related to Iran, impacting budgets and prompting some residents to drive less, though current Bay Area prices remain below the 2022 peak. California remains the most expensive state for gasoline.
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