California gas prices hit 14-month high as economy, traffic rebound
(WorldNews Environment)

You may not want to hear this, but rising prices at the gas pump are actually a sign of economic recovery. Gasoline prices in California reached a 14-month high in the week ending March 1, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. A gallon of regular gas cost an average $3.56, up 11 cents in seven days and 92 cents higher than the pandemic low of $2.64 last May. Successful steps to slow the virus — including vaccinations — brighten the business outlook and motivate...