A huge spike in gas prices here in California and across the country has started a new round of political blame game between President Trump, Governor Newsom and even some Democrats. 

A huge spike in gas prices here in California and across the country has started a new round of political blame game between President Trump, Governor Newsom and even some Democrats.&nbsp;

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