Cheapest Gas In Claremont As Prices Soar

CLAREMONT, CA — Gas prices are rising in San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County and across southern California, AAA says. According to that agency, gas prices across the country have reached an annual high this week, with no sign of slowing down.

Near Claremont, the La Verne Vons on Foothill Boulevard was priced at $3.35 per gallon as of Wednesday, April 11. If you're looking for cheap gas in San Gabriel Valley, get prices of $3.19 at the ARCO station on S. Grand in Glendora.

California's prices at the pump remain at the highest in the nation, with a state average of $3.52 per gallon of regular, self serve gasoline.

The 10 most expensive average gas prices in the United States differ dramatically, respectively, from California's $3.52 per gallon to Utah's $2.81 per gallon.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose one-tenth of a cent Wednesday to $3.579 after being unchanged for three consecutive days.

The average price is at its highest amount since Aug. 29, 2015 and a half-cent more than one week ago, 13.2 cents higher than one month ago and 54.5 cents greater than one year ago. It has risen 42.9 cents since the start of the year.

The Orange County average price rose nine-tenths of a cent to $3.547, one day after being unchanged. It is at its highest amount since Aug. 27, 2015 and 1.6 cents more than one week ago, 13.2 cents higher than one month ago and 53.1 cents greater than one year ago. It has risen 43.1 cents since the start of the year.

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