Gas Prices Drop in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
As average gas prices continue to fall, motorists in Los Angeles and Orange Counties are seeing a favorable shift at the pumps.
The cost of ordinary self-serve gasoline has dropped in both counties during the last week. This decrease represents a healthy trend, providing some respite to drivers who have recently faced high fuel costs.
The gradual decline in prices is a welcome improvement for travelers to these Southern California districts.
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Los Angeles
The average price of a gallon of ordinary self-service gasoline in Los Angeles County has decreased somewhat, now standing at $4.718.
This is the third consecutive day of fall, following a 1.1 cent drop on Sunday.
While it is down 4.2 cents from the previous week and 13.4 cents from a month ago, it is still 20.8 cents higher than this time last year.
The price has dropped by $1.776 from reaching a high of $6.494 on October 5, 2022.
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Orange County
In Orange County, the average gas price experienced a modest decrease, resting at $4.624 after dropping by three-tenths of a cent.
Similar to Los Angeles County, the current price is 3.4 cents lower than the previous week and 6.1 cents less compared to a month ago.
However, it stands 20 cents higher than the same time last year. Since its peak of $6.459 on October 5, 2022, the Orange County average has dropped by $1.835.
Average Gas Prices in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
| County | Average Gas Price ($) | Change from Last Week (cents) | Change from Last Month (cents) | Change from Last Year (cents) | Peak Price Date | Decrease Since Peak ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $4.718 | -4.2 | -13.4 | +20.8 | Oct 5, 2022 | -$1.776 |
| Orange | $4.624 | -3.4 | -6.1 | +20 | Oct 5, 2022 | -$1.835 |
This table showcases the average gas prices in both counties, reflecting their fluctuations over the week, month, and year, as well as their highest prices and the subsequent decrease.
