LA County gas price tops $6 average for first time ever
The average price for regular has risen $1.23 in just the past month.
The average price for regular has risen $1.23 in just the past month.
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Los Angeles County hit the $6 mark Tuesday, with no relief in sight as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, coupled with skyrocketing inflation, continues to destabilize energy markets worldwide. Kara Finnstrom reports.
A proposed gas tax rebate has some Californians excited for a potential refund, while for others it's too little too late.
Democratic lawmakers proposed a rebate for all Californian tax payers Thursday, which would offer a partial refund of $400 amidst the drastically increasing gas prices across the state. For some, the extra cash will provide immediate assistance, while for others it's too little too late.
California lawmakers are expected to announce a gas rebate proposal to relieve the burden of record-high gas prices bearing down on residents.
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County recorded its smallest increase since March 1 Saturday, rising 1.2 cents to a record $5.814.
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose twice over the weekend – 9.5 cents on Saturday and 12.8 cents on Sunday. The average price hit a record high for the 29th time in 31 days on Monday, going up again 5.4 cents to $5.429.
For drivers who transport people to and from LAX and other Southland airports, this uptick in gas prices has made it extremely hard to make a profit.
Californians are spending an average of $20 more than last year at this time to fill up their tanks.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 9.5 cents Saturday to $5.247, one day after recording its largest one-day increase since July 14, 2015, 13.8 cents.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles and Orange counties recorded their largest increases since July 14, 2015, Friday.
The spike is mostly due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, other factors such as inflation and California's switch to the summer blend could keep prices high for several months.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County recorded its largest increase since Feb. 19, 2021, Wednesday, rising 3 cents to $4.928, its 24th record in 27 days.
Once again, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline reached another record high on Sunday, according to the Auto Club of Southern California. Drivers are now paying an average of $4.88 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, according to Doug Shupe of AAA Southern California.
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