Beginning Tuesday, California drivers will pay almost 2 cents more per gallon at gas stations across the state. The price of gas will increase from 59.6 cents to 61.2 cents as part of an annual adjustment for inflation. The gas tax, enacted in 2017, helps pay for road repairs.

The state excise tax just went up, the Low Carbon Fuel Standard is getting more strict and 2 refineries are shutting down.

Between an upcoming Washington state gas tax increase and tensions in the Middle East, expect fluctuating gas prices this summer.