
California Governor Gavin Newson signed a law that aims to prevent sudden spikes in gas prices, a move that shows the effort of the Democrats to gain a leverage in the government's battle against the oil industry on fuel prices.
California's gas prices are highest in the country. The average national price for regular unleaded gas is $3.20 per gallon but Californians pay an average of $4.68 per gallon, according to the AAA.