Gas prices in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties reach multi-year highs as the Iran conflict disrupts global oil supplies.
The energy crisis triggered by the U.S.- Iran conflict has hit Southern California harder than almost any other region in the nation. As local averages climb toward all-time records, the economic strain is beginning to reshape consumer behavior across the region.
On Tuesday, regular self-serve gasoline in Los Angeles County hit an average of $6.005, a 1.1-cent increase from the previous day. Neighboring counties are following a similar trajectory:Average Regular Gas Price: $6.005 Note: First time over $6 since Oct. 2023Average Regular Gas Price: $5.938Note: Highest amount since Oct. 6, 2023Average Regular Gas Price: $5.864Note: Up $1.68 since late JanuaryAverage Regular Gas Price: $5.891 Average Regular Gas Price: $5.952Note: Rising 40 of the last 41 days "Gasoline and diesel prices continue to climb to multi-year highs as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz curtails the flow of millions of barrels of crude oil each day," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.Drivers are really feeling the immediate impact. A recent AP-NORC poll indicates that nearly half of U.S. adults are now "extremely" concerned about their ability to afford fuel. RELATED: Iran war latest: US gas prices cross $4 on average"It’s going to mean more expensive bills for truckers, tractors and trains that move the U.S. economy," De Haan added.If costs don't drop, people will likely start cutting back on extra spending to cover the essentials.Additionally, if the military disruption in the Middle East continues through the spring, the national average could move toward $4.50, potentially pushing California's statewide average toward the $7.00 mark for the first time in history.SUGGESTED: Local military families react as US deploys 2,500 California Marines to Middle East
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