Average price of LA gas hits horror-show levels not seen since 2023
Gas prices in Los Angeles County have risen to $6.141 per gallon, the highest level since October 2023, marking nine consecutive days of increases. Nationally, the average gas price has also climbed to $4.392, the highest since July 2022, driven by supply concerns and regional disparities. Political figures in California have criticized state energy policies and called for tax relief as drivers respond to high costs by seeking cheaper fuel out of state.
- ▪The average price of regular gasoline in Los Angeles County reached $6.141 per gallon on May 1, 2026, the highest since October 2023.
- ▪Prices in Los Angeles have increased for nine straight days, rising 22.1 cents during that period.
- ▪The national average gas price rose to $4.392 per gallon, the highest level since July 2022.
- ▪California's statewide average gas price is $6.06, $1.67 above the national average and 43 cents higher than Hawaii, the next most expensive state.
- ▪Refinery closures and strict energy regulations in California have been cited by lawmakers as contributing factors to rising fuel costs.
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Metro Average price of LA gas hits horror-show levels not seen since 2023 By Kevin Barr Published May 1, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ET Gas prices in Los Angeles County have surged further into nightmare territory, topping costs per gallon not seen in nearly three years. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 3.7 cents Friday at $6.141 — its highest level since October 2023 — according to data from AAA. Prices have now climbed for nine straight days, jumping 22.1 cents during the stretch. The spike follows a brief reprieve that saw prices fall for two weeks straight, dropping 12.8 cents. 3 Gas prices in Los Angeles County reached their highest levels since October 2023.
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