"One day it was $4.02, and the next day $4.25. When gas goes down, it drops very slowly. They just make a killing off the people. Benavides, who has lived in East San Jose since 1978, fills multiple vehicles each week, including a Chevy truck and Toyota Tundra, and observed rapid price increases followed by slow decreases."
"Construction worker Will Muheller, 27, said he drives between Fremont and Salinas for work and is spending $150 weekly on his 30-gallon truck, up from $125 previously. Besides the war with Iran, he said gas prices might be increasing because of tensions with China and Russia, potentially affecting oil imports and availability."
"National officials have said the conflict, initiated by the U.S and Israel on Feb. 28, is expected to continue for at least several weeks. That means locals will be paying more at the pump for the foreseeable future, making fuel costs an inescapable part of life in East San Jose."
Gas prices in East San Jose are fluctuating significantly due to the ongoing Iran conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel on February 28, with prices ranging from $4.09 to $5.17 per gallon depending on location. National officials expect the conflict to continue for at least several weeks, meaning residents and business owners will face sustained higher fuel costs. Long-time resident Javier Benavides reports daily price swings, noting prices rise quickly but drop slowly. Construction worker Will Muheller spends $150 weekly on fuel, up from $125, driving between Fremont and Salinas for work. Additional concerns include potential geopolitical tensions with China and Russia affecting oil imports, plus proposed California policies like a mileage tax that could further increase transportation costs.
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