Gasoline Prices  The gasoline prices in California are spiking
this week. We are seeing mid $4 range per gallon everywhere and
some places are showing over $5 per gallon.  California
regulations require a special formulation of gasoline for low
emissions standards. There are a small number of refineries that
can produce this type. The spike in prices are caused by 4
separate events at 4 different refineries in California. These
events have reduced the output of California gasoline with the
demand not changing - hence a significant and quick rise in
prices at the pump.  The analysts say this is temporary and once
these events blow over, prices will be back down to "normal" -
which is less than $4 for regular unleaded grade.  In my
experience, gas prices jump up quickly but rarely return to
normal quickly, if ever.  Gas prices in California are typically
higher than anywhere else in the contiguous 48 states. This,
among other reasons, it why Tesla cars sell well in California
(and perhaps in other countries wit