The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Wednesday to its highest amount since April 24, 2024, increasing 3.7 cents to $5.376.
The average price has risen 20 of the past 21 days, increasing 75.7 cents, including 8.8 cents on Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It rose 10 consecutive days, was unchanged March 1 and resumed rising the following day.
The average price is 57.5 cents more than one week ago, 82.2 cents higher than one month ago and 68.8 cents greater than one year ago. Despite the recent increases, it is $1.118 less than the record $6.494 set on Oct. 5, 2022.
The Orange County average price rose to its highest amount since April 19, 2024, increasing 1.7 cents to $5.339. It has risen 42 consecutive days, increasing $1.096, including 8.5 cents on Tuesday.
The Orange County average price is 59 cents more than one week ago, 86.3 cents higher than one month ago and 68.9 cents greater than one year ago. It is $1.12 less than the record $6.459 on Oct. 5, 2022.
The national average price rose to its highest amount since May 28, 2024, increasing 3.9 cents to $3.578. It has risen 11 consecutive days, increasing 59.6 cents, including 6.1 cents on Tuesday.
The national average price is 38 cents more than one week ago, 64.1 cents higher than one month ago and 49.7 cents greater than one year ago. It is $1.438 less than the record $5.016 set on June 14, 2022.