Alejandro Lasso
Climate reporter for CalMatters who covers energy, oil markets, and California climate policy and explains how those factors affect gas prices.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 18min
Why California Has the Nation’s Most Expensive Gas
Alejandro Lasso, a CalMatters climate reporter who covers energy and oil markets, breaks down why Californians pay so much at the pump. He links the recent spike to global supply shocks and explains structural drivers like taxes, unique fuel blends, refinery closures, and market isolation. They also discuss profit caps, short-term relief options, and the tension between affordability and climate policy.
