The cost of gasoline saw yet another increase overnight, climbing for the 28th straight day. With the noted jump this week alone, California is just 7.9 cents away from the record high of $6.46 set in June.
For the 28th day in a row, gasoline prices have increased in Los Angeles. The 12.2 cent increase occurred overnight, bringing average prices close to record highs previously set in June -- now sitting at $6.38.However, prices have once again been on the upward trend, climbing $1.13 cents over the greater part of the last month, including the largest one-day jump since 2012, whenNumbers increased throughout the Southland, with Orange County experiencing an average spike of 13.
"This week saw the most significant gas price increases since they jumped 77 cents in one week in March," said AAA's Doug Shupe."Until the state receives significant amounts of imported gasoline and local refineries are fully operational again, we will likely continue to see pump price increases.", including the ongoing war in Ukraine and unplanned maintenance on local oil refineries.
While it's unclear exactly when those refineries are set to return to full function, drivers can look forward to November, when companies in California switch from the pricier"summer blend" of gasoline.
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