Gas Prices Drop in Claremont: Time to Fill Up

CLAREMONT, CA — One week before Thanksgiving Holiday, gas prices are dropping across southern California according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Marie Montgomery. Dropping gas prices are attributed to the Nov. 1 switch to winter blend gasoline, which is cheaper to produce, and the fact supplies are adequate to meet demand, Montgomery said.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Thursday for the 10th consecutive day and 12th time in 13 days, decreasing 1.7 cents to $2.804.

The average price has dropped 9.7 cents over the past 13 days, including 1.7 cents on Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

The average price is 8.1 cents less than a week ago, 3.5 cents lower than a month ago and 7.9 cents below what it was one year ago.

In Orange County, the gasoline price average price dropped for the 13th consecutive day, decreasing 1.7 cents to $2.793.

It has dropped 9.7 cents over the past 13 days, including 1.4 cents on Wednesday.

The Orange County average price is 7.7 cents less than a week ago, 3.4 cents lower than a month ago and 5.3 cents below what it was one year ago.

Are you traveling by car this Thanksgiving Holiday? Let us know where you find the best gas prices!

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