California gas prices set for all-time record only seen in apocalyptic horror movie

California gas prices are starting to look like something out of an apocalyptic movie with drivers just pennies away from a new state record.

The average price for a gallon of regular has been surging toward the all-time California high, leaving motorists facing pump prices that would have seemed like a Hollywood dystopian fantasy just a few years ago.

And the state’s answer?

Move up the switch to winter-blend gasoline.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California would allow the less-expensive winter formulation to be produced, imported, distributed and sold earlier than usual in an effort to boost supplies and take some pressure off prices. The move could provide some...