Kern County drivers are feeling the pinch at the pump, with soaring gas prices prompting a growing number of residents to consider switching to electric vehicles. As the cost of filling up continues to rise, local residents are reevaluating their transportation options, with many eyeing the benefits of EVs for their wallets and the environment. Meanwhile, some Kern County officials are calling for increased oil production to alleviate the pressure on gas prices, sparking a contentious debate over the region's energy future. As the situation continues to unfold, residents are left wondering what the future holds for transportation in Kern County.
Gas prices push Kern drivers to electric vehicles and calls for oil production 23ABC News Bakersfield