In the past seven days, the average price for a gallon of gas in California has jumped $0.27 per gallon to $4.16, according to the latest AAA Gas Prices data.By comparison, the national average for a gallon of gas stands at $2.66 per gallon.Industry experts cite refinery problems and the September attack on a Saudi Arabian oil facility for the increases.“These factors are continuing the spike that began after the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure earlier this month,” read a news release posted on the AAA of California website.However, the price spike in California does not match the price trend throughout much of the country. Thirty-seven states saw price drops or no change at the pumps over the exact same time frame, according to the AAA data. Five other states experienced increases of a penny or less.Nevada was the only other state to see a double digit increase over the past week.Five months ago, the California Energy Commission began a five-month study of whether market manipulation was impacting the state's gas prices. That study and report is expected to be forwarded to the governor later this month.

In the past seven days, the average price for a gallon of gas in California has jumped $0.27 per gallon to $4.16, according to the latest AAA Gas Prices data.

By comparison, the national average for a gallon of gas stands at $2.66 per gallon.


Industry experts cite refinery problems and the September attack on a Saudi Arabian oil facility for the increases.

“These factors are continuing the spike that began after the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure earlier this month,” read a news release posted on the AAA of California website.

However, the price spike in California does not match the price trend throughout much of the country.

Thirty-seven states saw price drops or no change at the pumps over the exact same time frame, according to the AAA data. Five other states experienced increases of a penny or less.

Nevada was the only other state to see a double digit increase over the past week.

Five months ago, the California Energy Commission began a five-month study of whether market manipulation was impacting the state's gas prices. That study and report is expected to be forwarded to the governor later this month.