Iran War Could Add to California’s Rising Gas Prices

California gas prices are expected to spike even higher as the war in Iran strains global oil supplies, despite the state’s consumers already paying a hefty price at the pump. The average price for a gallon of gas in California costs an average of 30 cents more as of March 2 than it did a month ago, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The automobile club said it’s not known how the Middle East conflict will affect the state’s energy costs, but said gas prices are rising and consumers will likely pay more at the pump, especially as major refineries in California close and the state implements a mandatory transition to a special environmental summer blend....