The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday for the 30th consecutive day, increasing 4.6 cents to $6.135, its highest amount since May 27.
The average price has risen 49.3 cents over the past 30 days, including 2.9 cents Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 19.1 cents more than one week ago, 48.7 cents higher than one month ago and $1.411 greater than one year ago.
The average price has increased $1.441 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 also rose for the 30th consecutive day, increasing 4.6 cents to $6.115, its highest amount since May 24. It has increased 54 cents over the past 30 days, including 3.2 cents Wednesday.
The Orange County average price is 19.2 cents more than one week ago, 53 cents higher than one month ago and $1.399 greater than one year ago. It has increased $1.479 since the start of the war on Iran.
The national average price rose for the 17th time in 18 days, increasing 7.1 cents to $4.438. It has risen 36.1 cents over the past 18 days, including 3.9 cents Wednesday.
The national average price increased five consecutive days, dropped two-tenths of a cent Sept. 5 and resumed rising Sept. 6. It is 16.1 cents more than one week ago, 37.5 cents higher than one month ago and $1.238 greater than one year ago.
The national average price has increased $1.456 since the attack on Iran.
The national average price is at its highest amount this late in the calendar year, according to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which provides real-time gas price information from more than 150,000 stations.