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Gas prices hit new record high in California, Salinas ranks 13th highest

By Ricardo Tovar

March 7, 2022 11:53 AM

Published March 7, 2022 10:43 AM

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)-- As of Monday, the average price of gas has set a new record high in California.

The average price of gas for regular is now $5.34 a gallon, marking an increase of $0.05 from yesterday's record high of $5.29 a gallon, according to AAA.

Mid-grade gas is now $5.51 on average, premium is $5.65 on average and diesel is now $5.69 a gallon on average.

This marks a $0.51 increase from last week.

Salinas ranks 13th in California for most expensive gas prices at $5.32 a gallon, according to AAA.

San Luis Obispo- Atascadero- Paso Robles has the highest average for gas prices for regular at $5.52 a gallon.

Hanford-Corcoran has the lowest gas prices in California at $5.04.

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Ricardo Tovar

Assignment/ Web Manager for KION News Channel 5/46 and Telemundo 23

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