Naomi Rodriguez pays $17 for 2.5 gallons of gas in San Francisco

1 articles · Updated · KQED · Apr 28

Rodriguez stopped at a Shell station in SoMA, San Francisco, where regular gas cost $6.80 per gallon, about $3 above the national average.
She purchased just enough fuel to cross the Bay Bridge during the afternoon rush hour, highlighting the financial strain on local commuters.
This case reflects broader challenges faced by Bay Area residents coping with rising living costs, as explored in KQED’s 'How We Get By' series.

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