California gas prices have long plagued Democratic candidates. This year is different

KQED | By Guy Marzorati

Published October 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM MDT

Gas prices in California continue to be the highest in the nation, but the war in Iran has given California Democrats a rare opportunity to turn the tables on the issue.

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