Massachusetts still under $4 too

Some is self inflicted, but not all. They have stricter fuel policies that reduce what can be imported, not enough made in state, and high gas taxes. But it’s also cut off by 2 mountain ranges, which means it gets the majority imported by boat through the panama canal, so it’s always going to be more than Texas.

My gas in the Bay Area of California is $5 flat, while we breath cleaner air due to emissions regulations, so pot meet kettle...