California gas prices surge for 11 days

Gas prices across California are rising sharply, with the state posting the highest average in the nation at $5.57 per gallon. Analysts attribute the increases to rising crude oil prices driven by Middle East tensions and regional instability, with Southern California experiencing 11 consecutive days of price increases.

This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 11 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.