https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/07/02/bay-area-gasoline-prices-skyrocket-ahead-of-independence-day-weekend/

The first long holiday weekend since California lifted coronavirus-linked restrictions is here, but those eager to hit the road are facing the Bay Area’s highest gasoline prices in seven years.

“It’s ridiculous how high the gas prices are right now,” Priscilla Tovar said as she filled up her car on McKee Road in San Jose. “The prices have been rising a lot all year.”