Prices of diesel fuel have gotten so high in California that they are breaking gas station displays.
Several California pumps showed their diesel prices maxed out at $9.999 a gallon, according to the crowdsourcing platform GasBuddy.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for the company, revealed that five gas stations in the Golden State had maxed-out diesel prices.
By Friday, he had revised the number to three stations, he told the California Post.
De Haan said that all three of the stations were located in the Bay Area — two in San Jose and one in Santa Clara. One of the stations was Rotten Robbie’s near downtown San Jose.
The Bay Area is notorious for sky-high gas prices, with three metro regions carrying the the highest prices in the state.
Commenters appeared stunned that it was possible for the pricing displays to hit their numerical limits.
“What happens then? I mean this sincerely,” one person asked.
“If it hit the limit that means prices can’t go any higher right? Right…” another said.
“Nearly $10 a gallon for diesel is absolutely brutal. Trucking, transportation, and everyday consumers will feel this,” a third added.
Regular gas prices in California hit an average of $5.92 a gallon on Friday, according to AAA, while the average diesel price stood at $7.98.
Only a month ago, regular gas came in 34 cents lower on average, with diesel about $1.13 less.
GasBuddy released a statement on the record-breaking diesel prices, which the company says have never reached $6 a gallon.
“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.
“And for now, it comes at a time of year when diesel prices also traditionally rise, adding more pain. 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.”
