The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell for the 43rd time in 45 days Sunday, dropping nine-tenths of a cent to $5.64, its lowest amount since July 23.
The average price has fallen 79.9 cents over the past 45 days, including 1.7 cents Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 18.7 cents less than one week ago and 64.6 cents less than one month ago, but 80.8 cents more than one year ago. It has risen 94.6 cents since the start of the joint U.S./Israel war on Iran on Feb. 28, which sent oil prices higher and drastically accelerated increases at the gas pump.
The Orange County average price decreased for the 45th time in 46 days, dropping 1.4 cents to $5.49, its lowest amount since July 20. It has fallen 91.5 cents over the past 46 days, including 2.2 cents Saturday. The Orange County average price is 20.3 cents less than one week ago and 72.7 cents less than one month ago, but 71.3 cents more than one year ago. It has increased 85.4 cents since the start of the war on Iran.
The national average price dropped for the 22nd consecutive day, falling 1.6 cents to $3.824, its lowest amount since July 8. The national average price is 19.6 cents less than one week ago and 51 cents less than one month ago, but 74.9 cents more than one year ago. It has increased 84.2 cents since the attack on Iran.