Gas prices surge across Bay Area, with Marin County highest in nation
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- Bay Area lawmakers are considering a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to help ease rising fuel costs, potentially saving drivers about 18 cents per gallon.
- Marin County currently has the highest gas prices among major U.S. metro areas, with an average of $6.05 per gallon, followed closely by San Francisco at $6.02.
- Gas prices in the Bay Area have increased by about $1.20 per gallon in the past month, largely due to geopolitical tensions related to the Iran war.
- Residents report that higher gas costs are impacting their budgets, with some cutting back on driving or grocery spending, and public transit options remain insufficient for many commuters.
- Despite the recent surge, current gas prices are still below the 2022 peak of approximately $6.60 per gallon in the Bay Area.
