Rip-Off Alert

Get ready to shell out even more cash at the pump: gas prices in SoCal are predicted to hit $5 a gallon by this weekend. And if that’s not bad enough, experts are warning that prices could soar to $8 a gallon by the end of the year. Because what’s a few hundred bucks extra, right?

The Price Hike

It’s not like we haven’t seen this coming. Gas prices have been creeping up for months, and it’s only a matter of time before they reach ridiculous heights. So, what’s driving this price hike? You guessed it: the usual suspects: supply and demand, refinery issues, and a dash of corporate greed. Don’t expect any relief anytime soon.