Average SoCal Gas Price Drops Under $5 for First Time Since March

Average SoCal Gas Price Drops Under $5 for First Time Since March
A man pumps gas in Irvine, Calif., on April 1, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Sophie Li
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The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Southern California dropped under $5 Dec. 1 for the first time since early March, offering some respite for drivers during the holiday season.

The Los Angeles County average price decreased for 21 consecutive days—falling to $4.972—since rising to a record of $6.494 on Oct. 5, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service.

Sophie Li
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Sophie Li is a Southern California-based reporter covering local daily news, state policies, and breaking news for The Epoch Times. Besides writing, she is also passionate about reading, photography, and tennis.
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