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California gas prices have long plagued Democratic candidates. This year is different

Gas prices in California continue to be the highest in the nation, but the war in Iran has given California Democrats a rare opportunity to turn the tables on the issue.

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NPR· Oct 21, 10:48 PMCalifornia gas prices have long plagued Democratic candidates. This year is different

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