Gas Prices Near $6 a Gallon in LA as War with Iran Continues
Rising tensions with Iran and tanker restrictions at the Strait of Hormuz are driving Southern California gas prices near $6, marking the largest monthly increase this year, AAA said.
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Average LA County gas price nears $6 per gallon
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 1.6 cents on Sunday to $5.987, its highest amount since Oct. 9, 2023. The average price has increased 38 of the last 39 days, including 1.1 cents Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 11.7 cents more than one week ago, $1.293 more than one month ago and $1.223 more than one year ago. It is 50.7 cents less than th…
GAS PRICES HIT $8 IN LA AS IRAN WAR SQUEEZES GLOBAL ENERGY SUPPLY
Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade is rippling through US fuel prices, plastics supply chains, and grocery costsMarch 29, 2026 | Washington D.C.- Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — through which a quarter of global seaborne oil flows — is hitting American wallets hard. Gas prices have surpassed $8/gallon in parts of Los Angeles and average $5.83 in California. The disruption is also cutting off 30% of global seaborne LPG exports, raising co…
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