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BAY AREA GAS PRICES CONTINUE RECORD CLIMB
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Gas prices continue to rise across the U.S., and Bay Area costs remain higher than any other metro region in the nation, with the potential for reaching $7 a gallon, experts say.
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in California was $6.24 as of Friday morning, according to AAA. The national average was up to $4.71.