On Wednesday , Contra Costa County gas prices continue to increase with drivers are on average now paying $5.72 per gallon of gasoline according to AAA. This is up 10 cents per gallon from Monday and 18 cents since last week.
California increased to $5.89 which is more than $2 more than the national average at $3.83 per gallon
California average gas prices
| Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Avg. | $5.890 | $6.089 | $6.249 | $6.421 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $5.840 | $6.059 | $6.214 | $6.426 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $5.793 | $5.992 | $6.148 | $6.418 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $5.281 | $5.488 | $5.641 | $5.796 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $5.883 | $6.034 | $6.189 | $6.284 |
Original Story on Monday
On Monday, Contra Costa County gas prices continue to increase with drivers are on average now paying $5.62 per gallon of gasoline according to AAA. This is up 8 cents per gallon from a week ago.
Nationally, gas prices moved down nearly 4 cents to $3.84 per gallon—last week they were at $3.88 per gallon. In California however, the average costs continue to climb with a cost of $5.82—up 14 cents from a week ago. Last month, gas costs Californians just $5.26 per gallon on average.
“The recent drop in the national average, while small, is fairly typical this time of year as much of the country makes the switch to less expensive winter blend gasoline,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “But the gradual seasonal decline in pump prices is being slowed by higher oil costs, hovering around $90 a barrel.”
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand rose slightly from 8.31 to 8.41 million b/d last week. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks declined slightly from 220.3 to 219.5 million bbl. Higher gas demand, amid tighter supply, has contributed to elevated pump prices, but oil remaining above $90 per barrel continues to steer the price increases seen by drivers.
Today’s national average of $3.86 is the same as a month ago but 18 cents more than a year ago.
California average gas prices
| Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Avg. | $5.828 | $6.045 | $6.207 | $6.419 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $5.817 | $6.037 | $6.196 | $6.421 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $5.688 | $5.865 | $6.039 | $6.347 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $5.261 | $5.476 | $5.627 | $5.764 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $5.762 | $5.903 | $6.067 | $6.286 |
highest recorded average price
| Price | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Unleaded | $6.438 | 6/14/22 | ||
| Diesel | $7.011 | 6/18/22 |
Source: AAA
Previous Stories:
- Sept. 18: Gas Prices in Contra Costa County Move Higher
- Sept 11: Contra Costa County Drivers Paying $5.41 per Gallon of Gas
2 comments
Thank You pedo joe, can we have some more please.
So where are the so called “watchdogs” created by SBmx1-2 to combat “Big Oil” price gouging in California? Newsom signed it into law March 2023 and it took effect June 26, 2023. California gas prices being $2.00 a gallon more that the national average is just plain obscene… and we haven’t heard a peep out of Sacramento.
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