Gasoline prices in California, USA, have continued to surge, with the state's average price ranking highest in the nation. Facing mounting public pressure, Governor Gavin Newsom explicitly rejected a proposal to suspend the state's gasoline tax on Friday, attributing the high prices to the Middle East policies of former US President Donald Trump.

Data shows that the average gasoline price in California climbed to $6.16 per gallon on Friday, significantly above the national average of $4.54. A combination of factors, including the closure of local refineries, high dependence on external oil supplies, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, is placing severe strain on California's already fragile fuel supply network. Some critics warn that the state's current energy policies are pushing it towards a crisis point.

In response to calls for a "gas tax holiday" to alleviate economic pressure on residents, Governor Newsom dismissed the idea. He emphasized that the state government has not altered the baseline cost of fuel and that the current high prices are not the result of state policies. Newsom stated that the root cause of the current situation is the reckless actions taken by former President Donald Trump regarding Iran.