LA Station Charges $8.31/Gallon, Highest in US

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less with Sydney news today from the daily news now. Gas prices in California are already high, but one Chevron station just outside downtown Los Angeles is charging over $8 a gallon for. Regular unleaded. That's $8.31 as of Tuesday midday, nearly $3 more than the city average. The spot sits on North Alameda Street near Chinatown, a dingy pump that's popped up in news stories before about pricey fuel. The high cost ties to its prime downtown location, squeeze between tourist hotspots like Overseas Street and believe the original sandwich shop. Experts from AAA say stations in busy areas often charge more due to traffic, rents, and fuel supply differences. An attended blame the spot's position, but wouldn't explain why nearby pumps sell gas much cheaper. Drivers aren't happy about it. One guy from Pomona filled up 4.1 gallons in his Prius for $34.56, calling it a $12 penalty for, laziness since home prices are $3 less per gallon.

1:04A content creator showed up filming, prompting the attendant to shoe them off private property, and soon police lights flashed until the videographer. Move to the sidewalk. The station belongs to Joe Bezera Jr.'s Hawk 2 Environmental Group, a family run operation in Southern California, but no one answered outreach. Attempts. L.A. County officials confirm it's likely not price gouging without an emergency declaration, as businesses can set high rates freely. Looking ahead, prices may climb more this spring with California switch to costly or summer blend gas for cleaner air. Station owners make slim profits on fuel pennies per gallon after taxes and supplier costs, but rake it in on snacks and drinks with margins over 40%. Triple A suggests using their free app for real-time price checks nearby. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.