California gas prices hit $6 per gallon as fuel costs jump nearly 30 cents in a week across the U.S.

california gas prices hit $6 a gallon, with fuel costs jumping nearly 30 cents in a week across the u.s. the spike follows iran's decision not to reopen the strait of hormuz, a key corridor for global oil exports. the strait handles about a fifth of the world's oil supply, and the closure has tightened supply quickly. the average california price is now $6.00, up from $5.72 a week ago. other states are seeing smaller but noticeable increases as the disruption ripples through fuel markets. no timeline has been given for when the strait might reopen.