Does that say $6? Why you’re paying so much at the pump

As first heard on KPBS Midday Edition: Dr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, joined KPBS to break down why San Diegans are feeling the squeeze at the pump. California’s higher fuel taxes, stricter environmental standards, specialized fuel blends, and limited refinery competition all contribute to prices that are pushing toward $6 a gallon. The conversation also underscored a broader reality: rising fuel costs reach far beyond the gas station, driving up the cost of goods, transportation, and everyday household expenses across the region