SAN DIEGO — With California gas prices set to spike even higher in three weeks, San Diego drivers are scrambling to find ways to save at the pump through rewards programs and mobile apps.
The pain is evident in the numbers. While the national average for unleaded gasoline sits at $3.12 per gallon, California and San Diego drivers face prices of $4.70, the highest in the nation, according to AAA data.
Starting July 1, new clean air regulations combined with a 61.2-cent state tax increase will drive California fuel costs significantly higher. Industry experts predict gas prices could soar past $8 per gallon by the end of 2026…