Gas prices are rising across the country as war once again rages in the Middle East.
But residents of southern California — who already faced some of the highest energy costs in the nation because of their state’s tax system and environmental policies — are especially feeling the burn.
Fox Business reported that gas prices in Los Angeles have soared past $8 per gallon.
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Because the culture and infrastructure of Los Angeles still largely centers on cars, residents are often left with little option beyond absorbing the higher costs.
Gas prices spark frustration in Los Angeles.
Some residents are seen putting in just cents at the pump as costs climb. pic.twitter.com/yYoH1L43k8
— Brandon Straka #WalkAway (@BrandonStraka) March 23, 2026
“It’s very painful to drive in L.A. right now, and especially if you’re barely making minimum wage, it’s not even worth driving,” Amador, from Santa Clarita, told Fox News
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