Gas Prices Soaring In San Juan Capistrano

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — Gas prices are rising in Orange County, 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.

If you're looking for cheap gas in San Juan Capistrano, check the Costco for prices under $3.36 per gallon, as of Wednesday, April 11.

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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