(LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2008) – Gas prices were broken throughout Southern California for the third consecutive week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Weekend Gas Watch.
The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area is $3.858, which is 5.2 cents more than last week, 24 cents higher than last month, and 54 cents above last year. In San Diego, the price is $3.894, which is 6.2 cents higher than last week’s price, 26 cents above last month, and 55 cents higher than last year. On the Central Coast, the average price is $3.966, up 4.7 cents from last week, 22 cents above last month, and 53 cents more than last year. In the Inland Empire, the average price is $3.878, 6.5 cents over last week, up 26 cents from last month, and 54 cents higher than last year.
“For more than one-third of 2008 so far, California has been setting new daily price records for gasoline,” said Auto Club spokesperson Jeffrey Spring. “Gas conservation is a top concern for motorists, so they should ensure their tires are properly inflated and that they adopt a smooth driving style to maximize their fuel economy.”
Area | Regular | One-week change | Record Price |
$3.858 | + 5.2 cents | $3.858 (4/24/08) | |
$3.820 | + 6 cents | $3.820 (4/24/08) | |
$3.894 | + 6.2 cents | $3.894 (4/24/08) | |
$3.966 | + 4.7 cents | $3.966 (4/24/08) | |
$3.878 | + 6.5 cents | $3.878 (4/24/08) | |
$3.817 | + 7.8 cents | $3.817 (4/24/08) | |
$3.546 | + 6.8 cents | $3.546 (4/24/08) | |