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Gas Prices on the Rise Across Orange County
Gas prices are on the rise for the 5th consecutive day. Where did you fill up last: RSM, Laguna Niguel, Newport, Lake Forest, SC, AV, or LA?
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA —Are you feeling a bit more pain at the pump these days?
The Orange County average price also rose for the fifth consecutive day, increasing six-tenths of a cent to $2.824. It has risen 6.7 cents over the past five days and is 6.6 cents more than one week ago and 11.5 cents higher than one month ago but 17.5 cents less than one year ago.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose today for the fifth consecutive day, increasing seven-tenths of a cent to $2.843.
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The average price has risen 5.9 cents over the past five days and is 6 cents more than one week ago and 11.6 cents higher than one month ago but 22.4 cents less than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
The rising pump prices follow an increase in wholesale prices stemming from technical issues at two L.A. County refineries, according to Jeffrey Spring, the Automobile Club of Southern California's corporate communications manager.
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