California Gas Prices Reach Highest in U.S. at $6 per Gallon

California motorists paid the highest gasoline prices in the United States during the Memorial Day weekend, reaching $6 per gallon and above. Chevron station owners in the state posted signs at pumps attributing part of the cost to Sacramento policies. The signs listed state and local taxes, fees, and environmental mandates built into the price.

California maintains strict fuel standards, refinery regulations, and limits on drilling that have reduced in-state refining capacity. The industry has warned that continued restrictions could affect supply reliability. Governor Gavin Newsom's office called for a boycott of Chevron after the signs appeared, citing the sale of unbranded gasoline at some stations.

Industry representatives stated that unbranded fuel originates from the same refineries and pipelines as branded fuel.

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Oil & Gas Association said the policies affect California's $4 trillion economy and can influence energy costs in other states. The group noted that its members are independent producers not affiliated with Chevron. California drivers continue to pay the added costs regardless of fuel brand, according to the same statement.