NewsMyNewsLAOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County
LA and Orange County Gas Prices Continue Multi-Week Declines
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The average price of self-serve regular gasoline dropped for over three consecutive weeks in both Los Angeles and Orange counties, falling below recent peaks. The decreases follow a gubernatorial order allowing winter-blend gasoline to be sold early, though high crude oil prices continue to limit steeper declines.
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Motorists in Los Angeles and Orange counties are paying several cents less per gallon than a week prior, though prices remain significantly higher than levels recorded one year ago and prior to the start of the joint U.S./Israel war on Iran.
Key Facts
- The average price of regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell 2.9 cents to $6.105, marking a drop for the 22nd time in 23 days.
- Los Angeles County's average price has decreased 33.4 cents over the past 23 days.
- The Orange County average price dropped 3 cents to $5.994, marking its 23rd consecutive day of decreases.
- Orange County's average price has dropped 41.1 cents over the past 23 days.
- The drops follow an announcement by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28 allowing cheaper winter-blend gasoline to be sold immediately instead of waiting until Nov. 1.
- The national average price rose three-tenths of a cent to $4.295.
- Crude oil prices are nearing $100 per barrel amid instability in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Los Angeles County prices are $1.472 higher than one year ago, and Orange County prices are $1.41 higher than one year ago.
Who's Mentioned
locationLos Angeles County“Location of recorded gas price changes”OrganizationOil Price Information Service“Source of fuel price figures”locationStrait of Hormuz“Site of instability affecting crude oil prices”locationOrange County“Location of recorded gas price changes”PersonGavin Newsom“Governor who announced early allowance of winter-blend gasoline”OrganizationAAA“Source of fuel price figures and statements”