Carlo Santos, who works in the film and TV industry in Los Angeles, traded in his Tesla Model 3 for a 2024 Ford Mustang in February. The iconic American muscle car, known for its V8 engines and aggressive acceleration, recommends but does not require premium gas. A week after the 38-year-old switched cars, the US and Israel attacked Iran, sending fuel costs surging, including in California, the US’s most expensive fuel market.








