As of Tuesday afternoon, California's average is $4.58 per gallon, less than the average from more than a week ago of $4.65 per gallon, or from a month ago at $4.78 per gallon, according to data from the American Automobile Association.

The state excise tax just went up, the Low Carbon Fuel Standard is getting more strict and 2 refineries are shutting down.

Around the Bay Area, San Francisco has the highest average price at $4.82 per gallon, followed by San Mateo County at $4.76. Alameda and Contra Costa counties are even at $4.67, with a gallon checking in at $4.62 in Santa Clara County, according to AAA.