2007-05-02 10:15:08 · 4 answers · asked by Robin O 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
The first and third responses are both correct, in about equal parts. First, not only does California require specialized fuel additives, individual jurisdictions also require a unique combination of additives. For example, gas sold in San Diego or Los Angeles County has an entirely different array of additives than Imperial County. This is the reason why if a refinery goes down in California, we can't bring gas in from Arizona to make up the shortfall.
Second, we tax ourselves at a higher rate than most other states. I believe that we pay 37 cents per gallon in federal and state taxes, not including sales tax (7.5 to 8.5 %).
Transportation costs only come into play in comparatively remote areas. For example, gas in Calexico is always 10 to 15 cents more than San Diego.
Gas today (2 May 2007) in San Diego is $3.29 / gallon at Costco.
2007-05-02 12:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by F. Frederick Skitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because all the liberals have driven the state economy so far in to the ground that taxes are out of control. All the extra money goes straight to the State Government.
2007-05-02 10:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boutique blends. Costs more to refine.
2007-05-02 10:22:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bigger place, here in Michigan where I live it's 2.99 for regular.
2007-05-02 10:22:41 · answer #4 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋