The challenges Nevada drivers face are less about international tensions and more about policies next door. California’s significant push against fossil fuels presents the major long-term issue for these drivers.
During Labor Day, Nevada drivers felt the sting of high gas prices, nearly hitting $5 a gallon. AAA reports these numbers surpass the record from 2012, which was $3.82 a gallon.
Aaron Ford, a Democratic candidate for governor, identified the soaring prices as a political leverage point. On Monday, he shared an image of a Reno gas station with prices at $5.69 a gallon, attributing the hike to the ongoing Iran conflict.
California’s aggressive environmental policies, targeting fossil fuels, could further increase prices and impact Nevada’s economy.