California is experiencing a surge in gas prices, with the average cost exceeding $6.16 per gallon, as the last oil tanker, New Corolla, arrives in Long Beach with 2 million barrels of crude oil from Iraq. This shipment is significant as it is the last planned delivery through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict in the region. The California Energy Commission's vice-chair, Siva Gunda, assured legislators that the state can sustain fuel demand for the next six weeks with current supplies, but the future remains uncertain as California imports about one-third of its oil from the Gulf. Experts note that while prices have risen, the current supply has not yet been severely impacted due to tankers already en route before the conflict escalated. The American Automobile Association reported that the national average gas price reached $4.54, with California's prices being the highest in nearly four years. Political discussions are intensifying, with Governor Gavin Newsom criticizing former President Donald Trump for the price surge, while Republican candidates point to California's regulations as a contributing factor. Economic data indicates that low-income Americans are the hardest hit, as they have reduced gas consumption while still facing higher costs.