Southland Gasoline Prices Increase Slightly

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose today for the 34th time in 35 days, increasing four-tenths of a cent to $4.115, its highest amount since June 11.

The average price has increased 42.3 cents over the past 35 days and is
15.9 cents more than one week ago, 38.4 cents higher than one month ago and
40.2 cents greater than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil
Price Information Service.

The Orange County average price rose today for the 33rd time in 35 days, increasing one-tenth of a cent to $4.094, its highest amount since June 9.

It is 15 cents more than one week ago, 39.9 cents higher than one month ago and 39.5 cents greater than one year ago.

The Orange County average price has increased 45.1 cents over the past 35 days, including a half-cent on Wednesday.

Analysts attribute much of the recent increases to the that caused wholesale gasoline prices to
begin to rise the following day out of fears of reduced supplies.

Click here to see where the cheapest gas is in South Gate. 

From City News Service

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