Mr. Speaker, over the last month, gas prices in California have risen by about 40 cents. This is very different from what's going on elsewhere in the country. In fact, right now, Gas prices in California average $4.63, where the national average is $2.97. California's gas prices are by far the highest in the country. They're 23 cents higher than the next highest state, Hawaii, which of course is an island state. (00:22–00:31)
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Asserts that the average gas price in California is $4.63 compared to the national average of $2.97.
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