Average LA County Gas Price Records Largest Increase Since February 2021

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County recorded its largest increase since Feb. 19, 2021, Wednesday, rising 3 cents to $4.928, its 24th record in 27 days.

The average price has risen 28 times in 31 days, increasing 25.9 cents, including 1.2 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 13.2 cents more than one week ago, 22.6 cents higher than one month ago and $1.173 greater than one year ago.

The Orange County average price recorded its largest increase since Nov. 11, rising 3.4 cents to $4.904, its 23rd record in 28 days. It has increased 18 of the past 20 days, rising 18.2 cents, including 1.5 cents Tuesday.

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