Gas Prices Plummet in Southern California, But L.A. Drivers Still Paying a Premium
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County has seen its largest decrease since October 2022, dropping 6.2 cents to $6.083. This marks the seventh consecutive day of decreasing prices, with a total drop of 23.2 cents over the past week. The decrease is attributed to Governor Gavin Newsom's directive to allow refineries to produce and distribute cheaper winter-blend gasoline. Despite the recent decreases, gas prices in Los Angeles County remain 65.3 cents higher than a month ago. In Orange County, the average price dropped under $6 for the first time since September 22, decreasing 6.8 cents to $5.942. The national average price of gas has also dropped, decreasing 2.2 cents to $3.746.
