With the price of gas being so high, California drivers are enraged. I became curious as to why gas prices may vary so much from state to state. To put it simply, gas prices vary due to the ease of access that each state has to oil. In addition, gas prices fluctuate according to the taxes and fees that come with providing it. For example, the reason gas prices in California are so high is that California has some of the highest excess taxes and environmental fees, not to mention how difficult it is to transport gas through mountainous areas such as Humboldt County. Compared to somewhere like New Mexico, where fracking is prevalent, people there have much easier access to gas.
Gas across America
March 15, 2026
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Texas
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Arizona
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Mexico
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Florida
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Louisiana, New Orleans
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Colorado
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Georgia
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Illinois
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Tennessee
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Iowa
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South Carolina, Myrtle Beach
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Jack MIller, Reporter
Jack Miller is a senior at Arcata High School. This is his first year in journalism for the Pepperbox. Jack enjoys martial arts, specifically Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. He also enjoys hanging with family and friends and talking about a variety of subjects, ranging from serious to joking. Jack wishes to go into Cal Fire after finishing high school. Jack is overall happy with his 3 years at Arcata High School and is excited to see where journalism will take him.