Even mainstream media CBS can no longer ignore the skyrocketing gas prices in California have nothing to do with Iran. It’s because of Gavin Newsom “As gas prices rise, California is feeling pain at the pump more than any other state in this country — Everything is above $5 — there is no relief in sight while the rest of the country is paying around $3.45 cents for a gallon of gas. AAA says in California it's more than $5 bucks, a jump of more than 50 cents in just a week” “The state has the highest gas tax in the country, almost 70 cents a gallon. It also requires a cleaner, more expensive fuel blend — the prices are nuts”