California's state average for a gallon of gas has gone above $6, making it the most expensive state in the US.
On Tuesday, the average price at the pump in California hit a new record. Over the last month, prices have increased by 31 cents and are higher than a year ago.
California's prices are the most extreme, but gas is rising across the country.
On Tuesday, the national average hit a new record of $4.523, with every state now averaging more than $4.
The rise in oil prices makes up more than half of the ultimate price of gas.
The high cost of oil is driving these high pump prices for consumers.
Even the annual seasonal demand dip for gasoline during the lull between spring break and Memorial Day, which would normally help lower prices, is having no effect this year.
A lack of refining capacity is pushing up gas prices.
Oil is turned into products that we use on a daily basis. The rapid price rise is due to the fact that refining capacity is lower than before the economic downturn.
The national average for a gallon of diesel hit a new record on Tuesday. Over the last year, prices have gone up.
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