The average price of a gallon of regular gas dropped across the state to an average of $5.29 as of Monday, according to numbers from AAA. That’s 15 cents lower than last week.
In Los Angeles County, the price dropped to $5.40, decreasing by 1 cent. Meanwhile, prices in Orange County were at $5.22.
The gas prices trend is similar across the country.
AAA says prices will continue to drop as the holidays get closer, but the war between Israel and Hamas could change things if major oil producers become involved.
Southern California drivers got more relief at the pump in the last week with double-digit gas price decreases, according to the Auto Club’s Weekend Gas Watch. The average price for self-serve regular gasoline in California is $5.36, which is 16 cents lower than a week ago. The average national price is $3.53, which is four cents lower than a week ago.
The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area is $5.47 per gallon, which is 20 cents lower than last week, 67 cents lower than last month, and 26 cents lower than last year. In San Diego, the average price is $5.52, which is 15 cents lower than last week, 55 cents lower than last month, and 17 cents lower than last year.
On the Central Coast, the average price is $5.51, which is 13 cents lower than last week, 46 cents lower than last month, and 21 cents lower than last year. In Riverside, the average per-gallon price is $5.35, which is 18 cents lower than last week, 63 cents lower than last month and 21 cents lower than a year ago. In Bakersfield, the $5.46 average price is 11 cents lower than last week, 31 cents lower than last month, and 41 cents lower than a year ago today.
“Most Southern California drivers should now be able to find gas stations near them charging less than $5 a gallon,” said Auto Club Spokesperson Doug Shupe. “Because gas prices are declining rapidly, the Auto Club strongly recommends using an online gas price shopping tool like the free AAA Mobile app to find the cheapest gas price near you and make sure you are not overpaying for fuel.”
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