How fast are California gas prices rising? See the latest on this interactive state map
Prices at the pump has been slowly rising for Californians.
California regular gas prices are averaging $4.79 per gallon as of March 1. This is a 5-cent increase over the past seven days.
See how prices have risen in the last few months:
In spite of rising gas prices in California, the national average for a gallon of gas fell 4 cents over the last six days. As of March 1, the national average for a gallon of regular gas is $3.36 per gallon.
AAA attributed the recent drops to oil prices falling “into the mid $70’s per barrel.”
“The cost for oil accounts for 55% of what we pay at the pump,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson in a February news release. “So higher or lower oil costs will play a major role in the price we pay when fueling up.”
The map, with data provided by AAA, shows prices across the state. It was last updated March 1: