Gas prices in California are the highest the nation. The price difference between California and the rest of the country is now $2.60 per gallon; the highest price gap ever according to Jay Young, an oil and gas expert and CEO of King Operating. "Why are gas prices so high? Well, that's the million dollar question. The judge ruled there is no collusion going on. The problem with the gas problem in California is that its not competitive. It's more profitable to keep their prices high because there is no competitive pressure to lower the price," said Charles Langley, Executive Director of Public Watchdogs, a public advocacy group. Florida even has gas prices that are more than $3 cheaper per gallon than California according to AAA. Young says this is because "transportation costs are higher to refineries and the state of California taxes are higher transportation to a refinery." MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california-faces-highest-gas-price-gap-compared-to-rest-country/509-52778187-3714-48b1-8094-917e7d9e2083