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A new patriotic-themed gas station in Studio City, Los Angeles, called Stars and Stripes, is offering regular gasoline at $4.99 per gallon during its opening promotion, significantly below the local average of $6.09 according to AAA. Calvin Kalasho, whose family owns the growing chain, emphasized their commitment to providing affordable fuel without price gouging. The company currently operates fifteen locations across Southern California and plans to expand further.
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The newly-opened Stars and Stripes gas station in Studio City, Los Angeles, is offering regular gas at just $4.99 per gallon during its opening promotion, significantly below the current county average of $6.09. The company, based in San Diego, operates fifteen locations across Southern California, focusing on affordability with plans to expand further. Calvin Kalasho, whose family owns the chain, emphasized their commitment to providing affordable fuel without gouging customers. However, according to an expert, rising diesel prices could lead to higher costs for holiday shipping and deliveries, potentially reigniting inflation issues despite such promotional offers.
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The newly-opened, very patriotic Stars and Stripes gas station in Studio City has been running a special opening promotion — going as low as a head-turning $4.99 per gallon for regular gas.
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That’s far below the current Los Angeles County average of $6.09, according to AAA.
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Based in San Diego, Stars and Stripes, which runs both gas stations and convenience stores, now has fifteen locations across Southern California.
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“We’re not here to gouge, we’re here to give the people what they need,” Calvin Kalasho, whose family owns the growing chain, told CBS LA.
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“Not every day are new all-time records set, and this will be a particularly painful one for the economy that may not even be immediately felt, but record diesel prices will impact every cargo, shipment, every delivery Americans are taking, and are likely to reignite inflation up and down the supply chain,” De Haan said.
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“And for now, it comes at a time of year when diesel prices also traditionally rise, adding more pain.
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I suggest Americans anticipate a costlier holiday season, as it appears diesel prices could continue climbing as geopolitical tensions continue to remain a main factor.”
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