LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose today for the 30th time in 33 days, increasing a half-cent to $4.194, its highest amount since Oct. 18, 2019.
The average price has increased 16.8 cents over the past 33 days, including a half-cent on Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 1.5 cents more than one week ago, 15.4 cents higher than one month ago and $1.27 greater than one year ago.
The average price has risen 96.2 cents since the start of the year, mainly because of a run of 59 increases in 60 days totaling 57.9 cents that ended March 21.
The Orange County average price rose six-tenths of a cent for the second consecutive day to $4.151, its highest amount since Oct. 19, 2019. It is 1.1 cents more than one week ago, 14.3 cents higher than one month ago and $1.258 greater than one year ago.
The Orange County average price has risen 94.3 cents since the start of the year mainly because of a run of 72 increases in 73 days totaling 68.1 cents that ended March 20.
The large price increases from one year ago are the result of significant decreases during the early stage of the coronavirus pandemic, when driving and demand dropped substantially because of stay-at-home orders intended to reduce the spread of the virus.
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