Gas Attack Slams Yucaipa As Prices Top All Time Records

Gas prices continued to skyrocket in the Yucaipa area this week, but contrary to local Republicans belief, The Issue Actually Has Nothing To Do With Politics. The Once every 100 year Pandemic-In this case, a novel coronavirus that erupted two years ago, started a chain of events that led us to where we are today... 

After worldwide governments issued lockdowns and stay at home orders to contain this new form of pneumonia worldwide that at the time had no treatments and no vaccine, Oil dropped to record lows due to record low demand...Two years later, as the world economy rebounds and Covid restrictions come to an end, Demand is skyrocketing, but the producers - and refiners - were not ready due to supply chain issues & shortages...Our California special 'Summer blends' are also part of the equation,  and last, not least, we have the highest gas taxes in the nation...

With Putin and Russia starting a unprovoked war into peaceful Ukraine, this will put more pressure on prices, and BREAKING NEWS: The White House will announce at 7:45AM today that United States will no longer purchase Russian Crude as long as they illegally occupy Ukraine, So more bad news: Expect Gas to rise to $6.00 to $7.00 per gallon...So Today:

The highest gas was at the Union 76/Circle K at Bryant/Yucaipa Blvd, $5.97 for Regular, $6.27 for Premium...The lowest fuel was at The Fast Trip Station At Calimesa Blvd/County Line: $4.69 for regular, $4.99 for Premium...

Tips: Use Apps such as Gas Buddy to find the cheapest fuel, Slow down, keep tires properly inflated, ditch the Large Pickup, Large SUV, and go with small trucks, crossovers, and small cars...