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The skyrocket gas prices are linked to a sharp increase in the oil price and increased demand due to more people driving to work. (Shutterstock)
AGOURA HILLS, CA The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County is now $1 per gallon higher than it was at the start of the year, reaching a peak not seen in nearly a decade, according to the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose two-tenths of a cent Tuesday to $4.33, one day after increasing a half-cent. The average price has increased 20 of the past 22 days, rising 8.4 cents to its highest amount since Oct. 25, 2012, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 2.6 cents more than one week ago, 8.9 cents higher than one month ago and $1.236 greater than one year ago.
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose today for the 18th time in the last 20 days, increasing three-tenths of a cent to $4.323, its highest amount since April 30, 2014 and its highest amount on Independence Day since 2008, when it was $4.597.
The average price has risen 7.7 cents over the past 20 days, including eight-tenths of a cent Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 2.2 cents more than one week ago, 8.6 cents higher than one month ago and $1.23 greater than one year ago.