Tensions In Eastern Europe Pushes Gas Prices Even Higher In Southern California

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Gas prices in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties have again reached record highs, flirting even closer with $5 a gallon for regular gas.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Gasoline prices are displayed at a gas station on February 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The average price for one gallon of self-service regular gas hit a new record high in Los Angeles County today for the fourth time in the past five days. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

California now has the most expensive gas in the country.

According to the Auto Club, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Los Angeles County is now $4.77, hitting a record high for the 11th time in 12 days. In Orange and Ventura counties, that price is now $4.75, with Orange County's average price setting a record for the ninth time since Feb. 3.

Worker shortages and supply chain problems are now being compounded by the turmoil in Eastern Europe, which has sent the price of crude oil jumping to $90 a barrel.

"More drivers fueling up here coupled with a persistent tight supply of oil worldwide provides the recipe for higher prices at the pump,'' said Andrew Gross, an AAA national public relations manager. "And unfortunately for consumers, it does not appear that this trend will change anytime soon.''

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