SoCal drivers may soon pay $4 a gallon of gas, amid sudden drop in supply

California gas prices keep increasing. Reports said experts predict the statewide average for a gallon could once more surpass $4 a gallon.

KTLA reports pump prices jumped another five cents overnight, climbing 17 cents since a week ago.

” California has a pretty unique gasoline economy. It’s very isolated from the rest of the states, ” Michael Blasky of AAA told Bay Area television station KPIX on Thursday. “So when we have problems here we can’t just go easily import from other states because of the strict requirements on our fuel.”

Reports said as prices continue to trend upward overnights, experts believe gas will hit $4 a gallon in the state soon.

KTLA reports California’s current average is $3.89, above the national average of $2.65.