Gasbuddy releases doomsday outlook for summer of hell in California

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GasBuddy warns California drivers to brace for a "summer of hell" as the state faces potentially volatile gasoline prices driven by global tensions and local supply constraints. The popular gas-price app released a grim outlook for the season, citing a combination of geopolitical pressures and California-specific refining challenges that could send pump prices soaring. Drivers in the nation's most populous state could see prices spike well above current levels as demand peaks and refinery capacity remains constrained. The warning comes as California's gas prices already run significantly higher than the national average due to strict environmental regulations and limited fuel imports.