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Southland Gas Prices Continue Rising

Gas prices are higher than they were a week ago, a month ago and one year ago.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose today for the 19th time in 20 days, increasing 1.2 cents to $3.846.

The average price has increased 15.4 cents over the past 20 days, including one-tenth of a cent on Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

The average price is 1.8 cents more than one week ago, 9.2 cents higher than one month ago and 2.9 cents greater than one year ago.

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In La Cañada, Arco offers the best deal at $3.75 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.com. Readers may also check the La Cañada Flintridge Patch Commute tab for traffic and gas price updates.

The Orange County average price rose for the 18th time in 20 days today, increasing 1.4 cents to $3.828, 2.2 cents more than one week ago, 11.9 cents higher than one month ago and 2.9 cents greater than one year ago.

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The Orange County average price has increased 17 cents over the past 20 days, including three-tenths of a cent on Tuesday.

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