Gas Prices Rise 16 Cents Overnight In California Due To Refinary Problems

Although national gas prices have been declining, prices in California started rising this week as heavier-than-anticipated refinery maintenance continued on the West Coast, California energy officials said Friday.

In the Santa Clarita Valley, prices Friday afternoon ranged from $4.15 a gallon to $4.45 a gallon, according to gasbuddy.com, a website that tracks gas prices across the nation.

The lowest price in the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday was six cents a gallon higher than it was on Tuesday. The highest price was 10 cents a gallon higher than Tuesday’s. Some places saw an increase of 16 cents.