Californians change travel habits and consider EVs as gas prices rise
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Updated · KCRA Sacramento · May 7
Californians change travel habits and consider EVs as gas prices rise
12 articles · Updated · KCRA Sacramento · May 7
AAA said California regular gasoline averaged $6.16 a gallon in Sacramento on Wednesday, up three cents overnight and far above last year's $4.78.
Drivers said they are combining errands and rethinking Memorial Day trips, while an Elk Grove Hyundai manager reported more customers trading gas-powered cars for electric models.
AAA said prices last neared this level in June 2022, when the state hit a record $6.44 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine; analysts now cite Middle East conflict for oil-market volatility.
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