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California’s Gas Price Crisis Deepens | Venice Beach News
California drivers face the priciest Fourth of July gas in four years, with branded stations charging far more than unbranded rivals — a gap wider than anywhere else in the nation. While supply issues get attention, economists point to algorithms, supplier contracts, and big-brand market power as the real drivers behind soaring prices. A federal lawsuit now targets fuel-pricing software and major retailers for allegedly inflating costs, while state lawmakers push for new wartime price-gouging laws. With refinery capacity shrinking and imports restricted, California is scrambling for solutions…
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