Gas prices in Southern California climb for ninth consecutive day

Drivers in Burbank lined up early Sunday morning at a Costco Wholesale in search of lower gas prices. 

Prices at the pump climbed again for the ninth consecutive. In Los Angeles County, the average price for a gallon of gasoline was $6.35 as compared to Orange County which was $6.33. 

In Ventura County, the average price for a gallon of gasoline was $6.31 as compared to San Bernardino County, where it was $6.21, and in Riverside County, it stood at $6.20. 

Though prices in the Southland were high, Gas Buddy says the highest price for a gallon of gas nationwide was in the city of Mendocino, where a gallon of gas was at nearly $10.

"It's hurting everyone, but I understand why it's happening. So the choice is do we put gas in the tank or do we cut Starbucks for six dollars, ok? I cut Starbucks so I can get to work every day," Leila Drewes told CBSLA Reporter Tena Ezzeddine.

Experts say those looking to fill up should try to do so on Mondays which traditionally have the cheapest prices.