Pain at the pump? L.A. County's average gas price hits $5.84 a gallon (2024)

Los Angeles County’s average gas price continued to rise Monday as a gallon of regular fuel hit $5.84, up 5 cents from the day before, American Automobile Assn. data show.

After gas prices declined for 98 days in a row, the trend reversed course last week amid supply issues due to snags at refineries across the West Coast and Midwest, according to AAA.

The nationwide average for a gallon of regular increased by 1 cent to $3.72 Monday — down from the record $5.02 in June but still higher than the $3.19 a gallon the year before.

Advertisem*nt

In L.A. County, the average price for regular fuel was $5.43 a gallon a week ago and $4.41 this time last year. The highest price recorded for regular fuel in the county was $6.46 a gallon in mid-June.

The rise in gas prices comes as Californians who qualify for the gas price relief program prepare to receive one-time payments of up to $1,050 between next month and January.

California

California taxpayers are about to get gas refunds. What you need to know

The $9.5-billion California tax refund program will provide one-time payments of up to $1,050 for some families.

Sept. 16, 2022

In June, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other lawmakers reached a deal for the $9.5-billion tax refund program aimed at offering financial relief to motorists as gas averaged more than $6 per gallon.

Advertisem*nt

In order to qualify, residents must have lived in California for six months or more in 2020, filed their 2020 tax returns by Oct. 15, 2021, and not have been claimed as a dependent in 2020. They must also be a California resident on the date the payment is issued. Payments are limited by income.

Problems at refineries on the West Coast, as well as in the Great Lakes and Plains regions, have contributed to spikes in gas prices, despite oil prices dropping, according to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.

A fire and explosion at a BP refinery in Toledo, Ohio, killed two workers last week, resulting in the facility being shut down.

Advertisem*nt

De Haan said that despite the supply challenges in other parts of the U.S., gas prices were relatively stable in the Northeast and on the Gulf Coast. In the coming weeks, gas prices will continue to differ regionally until refinery issues have been resolved, he said.

Business

Airfares hit highest level in years despite falling fuel prices

Jet fuel prices have been dropping dramatically since May, yet airfares for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be the highest in years.

Sept. 23, 2022

“I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a wider gamut of price behaviors coast to coast in my career,” De Haan wrote in a Monday blog post. “A slew of unexpected refinery disruptions, including fires and routine maintenance, have seemingly all happened in a short span of time, causing wholesale gas prices to spike in areas of the West Coast, Great Lakes and Plains states — and some of those areas could see prices spike another 25-75 cents per gallon or more until issues are worked out.”

De Haan also said that Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to hit Florida with rain and high winds, could disrupt refiners and further contribute to the gas spike.

Tom Kloza, a founder of the Oil Price Information Service, said Monday that in more than 40 years in the industry, he’s “never seen such diversity in U.S. gasoline prices.”

“Tax and other charges, Southern California at refinery gate fetches $4.60/gal,” he tweeted. “Gulf Coast gasoline this morning at $2.36/gal. Western isolation from refineries east of the Rockies and overseas is extreme.”

Gas prices across the nation skyrocketed above $5 a gallon in June and more than $6 in California as an increase in travel and Russia’s war in Ukraine caused oil prices to spike.

Advertisem*nt

As families grappled with the financial strain, President Biden aimed to cut gas prices by releasing millions of barrels of oil from the nation’s petroleum reserves.

More to Read

  • Fourth of July gas prices in California and nationwide reach lowest levels in three years

    July 5, 2024

  • Traveling for Memorial Day? Expect 3 million on the road and gas over $5 a gallon

    May 23, 2024

  • Gas prices are on the rise. Here’s how to find the cheapest options

    April 9, 2024

Pain at the pump? L.A. County's average gas price hits $5.84 a gallon (2024)
Top Articles
Joely Fisher on half-sister Carrie's death: 'We lost our hero'
Billie Lourd Confirms Exclusion of Carrie Fisher’s Siblings From Walk of Fame Event: “We Have No Relationship”
Tripadvisor Antigua Forum
Karl Torp Height
O Riley Auto Parts Near Me
Corinne Massiah Bikini
Jay Cutler of NFL Biography, Wife, Career Stats, Net Worth & Salary
Msbs Bowling
Www.myschedule.kp.org
Python Regex Space
Salon Armandeus Nona Park
Costco Fuel Price Today Near Me
What does JOI mean? JOI Definition. Meaning of JOI. OnlineSlangDictionary.com
What You Need to Know About County Jails
Melissa N. Comics
Craigslist Worcester Massachusetts: Your Guide to the City's Premier Marketplace - First Republic Craigslist
Timeless - Complete Series Rewatch! / BLOGS | SCIFITVSHOWS
Tenkiller Dam Release Schedule
Megan Thee Stallion, Torrey Craig Seemingly Confirm Relationship With First Public Outing
803 Castroville Road, San Antonio, TX 78237
The Courier from Waterloo, Iowa
Browse | Obituaries | Enid News and Eagle
How Much Is 7 Million Pesos
Gopher Hockey Forum
Staples Ups Drop Off
O'reilly Auto Parts Near Me Open Now
M&T Home Equity Loan Calculator
Ghostbusters Afterlife 123Movies
Wok Uberinternal
Wildflower | Rotten Tomatoes
Hally Vogel
Moss Adams Client Portal
Live Stream Portal
Craigslist Eugene Motorcycles
11 Nightlife Spots To Experience In Salem, Oregon
The Lives of Others - This American Life
Visit Lake Oswego! - Lake Oswego Chamber Of Commerce
Ucf Net Price Calculator
Envision Okta Sign In
Gun Mayhem Watchdocumentaries
MAXSUN Terminator Z790M D5 ICE Motherboard Review
Us Catholic Bishops Daily Readings Audio
Beacon Schneider La Porte
Kona Airport Webcam
Inside Dave Grohl's past love life and cheating scandals
Se compra un casoplón por un error de Crypto.com: le dieron 10 millones en vez de 100 dólares al pedir reembolso de criptomonedas
Sams Warehouse Jobs
Lesson 2 Homework 4.1 Answer Key
Georgiatags.us/Mvdkiosk
Voertuigen Geluiden - Pretlettertjes
Kaiju Universe: Best Monster Tier List (January 2024) - Item Level Gaming
Youtube Verify On Payment Methods Page
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Rueben Jacobs

Last Updated:

Views: 5777

Rating: 4.7 / 5 (77 voted)

Reviews: 84% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Rueben Jacobs

Birthday: 1999-03-14

Address: 951 Caterina Walk, Schambergerside, CA 67667-0896

Phone: +6881806848632

Job: Internal Education Planner

Hobby: Candle making, Cabaret, Poi, Gambling, Rock climbing, Wood carving, Computer programming

Introduction: My name is Rueben Jacobs, I am a cooperative, beautiful, kind, comfortable, glamorous, open, magnificent person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.